The leader of Hezbollah says this week’s deadly attacks on the group’s communications devices were a “severe blow” that crossed a “red line.”
TYRE, LEBANON - SEPTEMBER 19: Smoke rises after an Israel i airstrike hit the Tyre, in southern Lebanon on September 19, 2024. BEIRUT — Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes along the Israel - Lebanon border on Thursday as Hezbollah ’s leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed retaliation for attacks earlier this week on his group’s communication devices.on the group’s communications devices in Lebanon and Syria was a “severe blow” and said Israel had crossed a “red line.
At least 37 people were killed and some 3,000 wounded in the explosions, which appeared to be the culmination ofcould launch a stepped-up military operation against Hezbollah Speaking to Israeli troops on Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, “We are at the start of a new phase in the war — it requires courage, determination and perseverance.” He made no mention of the exploding devices but praised the work of Israel’s army and security agencies, saying “the results are very impressive.”Hezbollah said earlier Thursday it had targeted three military positions in northern Israel near the border, two of them with drones.
Israel and Hezbollah have repeatedly pulled back from an all-out war under heavy pressure from the United States, France and other countries.Israel began moving more troops to its border with Lebanon on Wednesday as a precautionary measure, Israeli officials said. Israel’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, said plans have been drawn up for additional action against Hezbollah, though media reported the government has not yet decided whether to launch a major offensive in Lebanon.
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