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Tensions Escalate as Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes
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New York Times - Middle East
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Coordinated explosions of booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon targeted Hezbollah members but caused civilian casualties, including 37 people killed and thousands wounded. Legal experts debate whether such attacks violate international law and laws of war, as Israel has not claimed responsibility but Hezbollah and US officials believe Israel is responsible. EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell Fontelles condemned the attacks, while US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the US is..
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Wadephul: Israel's Policy Hard to Understand
Politics
Wadephul criticizes Israel's policy as difficult to comprehend; he sees questions regarding the peaceful resolution of conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon; he refers to events such as the attack on Hamas leader Hanija, explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in southern Lebanon, as well as Israeli troop movements towards the north, which often coincide with negotiation phases; he emphasizes that Israel is not dealing with normal combatants, but with terrorists whose goal is the destruction..
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Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years
Politics
Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon, including pagers and walkie-talkies, have killed 37 and injured over 3,000, triggering fear and trauma. The attacks are widely believed to be carried out by Israel, targeting the militant Hezbollah group. This comes amidst Lebanon's ongoing economic collapse, political crises, the 2020 Beirut port blast, and nationwide protests against corruption. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has vowed retaliation, while Israel has warned of a potential larger mi..
New York Times - Middle East
At Funerals and in Hospitals, Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks
Politics
Hezbollah's pager attacks in Lebanon over two successive days killed dozens, injured thousands, and maimed victims, sparking terror that everyday objects could become bombs. Families in Beirut hospitals demand revenge against Israel, believed by government officials to have remotely detonated explosives in the hand-held communications devices.
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