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Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Deadly Fire as Border Conflict Escalates
On Thursday, Israel's military announced that it had struck more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, in what security sources described as one of the largest assaults since the conflict reignited last October. These launchers, according to Israeli authorities, were set to fire rockets into Israeli territory, heightening the already dangerous situation along the border. 
On Thursday, Israel's military announced that it had struck more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, in what security sources described as one of the largest assaults since the conflict reignited last October. These launchers, according to Israeli authorities, were set to fire rockets into Israeli territory, heightening the already dangerous situation along the border. -
Hezbollah Leader Labels Israeli Pager Attacks 'Declaration of War,' Threatens Retaliation
In a televised address on Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah condemned Israel's recent remote detonations of communication devices in Lebanon, describing the act as a "declaration of war." The explosions, which targeted pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members, resulted in significant casualties and heightened the risk of a broader conflict between the two adversaries. 
In a televised address on Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah condemned Israel's recent remote detonations of communication devices in Lebanon, describing the act as a "declaration of war." The explosions, which targeted pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members, resulted in significant casualties and heightened the risk of a broader conflict between the two adversaries. -
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Deadly Fire After Explosive Device Attacks Leave Dozens Dead in Lebanon
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated significantly this week, as both sides engaged in cross-border attacks following a series of explosive incidents that have left dozens dead and thousands injured. The situation, which has been steadily deteriorating since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, took a dramatic turn after hand-held devices belonging to Hezbollah members exploded over two consecutive days, leading to widespread chaos and violence in Lebanon and across the border in Israel. 
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated significantly this week, as both sides engaged in cross-border attacks following a series of explosive incidents that have left dozens dead and thousands injured. The situation, which has been steadily deteriorating since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, took a dramatic turn after hand-held devices belonging to Hezbollah members exploded over two consecutive days, leading to widespread chaos and violence in Lebanon and across the border in Israel. -
Deadly Explosions Rock Lebanon and Syria Amid Rising Hezbollah-Israel Tensions
This week, a wave of deadly explosions rocked Lebanon and Syria, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured, as tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue to escalate. 
This week, a wave of deadly explosions rocked Lebanon and Syria, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured, as tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue to escalate. -
Israel’s Second Wave of Explosions Targets Hezbollah’s Communication Network, Killing Three in Devastating Strike
After an initial pager blast, Israel detonates Hezbollah’s booby-trapped walkie-talkies, crippling the militant group’s emergency communications system and raising tensions in Lebanon. After an initial pager blast, Israel detonates Hezbollah’s booby-trapped walkie-talkies, crippling the militant group’s emergency communications system and raising tensions in Lebanon. -
Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroys Key Russian Ammunition Depot in Tver Region, Signals Escalation in War
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a significant drone strike that destroyed a large Russian ammunition depot in the Tver region, marking one of the most substantial attacks on Moscow's military infrastructure since the war began. 
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a significant drone strike that destroyed a large Russian ammunition depot in the Tver region, marking one of the most substantial attacks on Moscow's military infrastructure since the war began. -
Hezbollah Vows Retaliation as Israel's Covert Pager Attack Wounds Thousands in Lebanon
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a covert operation by Israeli intelligence has resulted in the detonation of thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah members across Lebanon, leading to widespread casualties. In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a covert operation by Israeli intelligence has resulted in the detonation of thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah members across Lebanon, leading to widespread casualties. -
Explosions Injure Hundreds as Pagers Targeting Hezbollah Members Detonate Across Lebanon
A series of devastating explosions rocked Lebanon on Tuesday, leaving over 1,000 people injured, including Hezbollah fighters and medical personnel, after a coordinated attack on the pagers used by the group for communication. The detonations, which affected multiple regions across the country, marked what a Hezbollah official described as the "biggest security breach" the organization has faced since the escalation of hostilities with Israel last October. A series of devastating explosions rocked Lebanon on Tuesday, leaving over 1,000 people injured, including Hezbollah fighters and medical personnel, after a coordinated attack on the pagers used by the group for communication. The detonations, which affected multiple regions across the country, marked what a Hezbollah official described as the "biggest security breach" the organization has faced since the escalation of hostilities with Israel last October. -
Kremlin Justifies Massive Military Buildup, Citing Western Threats and Instability—Moscow Poised to Surpass U.S. in Combat Troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a significant expansion of the Russian military, increasing its ranks by 180,000 troops. This expansion, which will bring the total number of active servicemen to 1.5 million, positions Russia as the second largest military force in the world, trailing only China. The decision comes amid escalating tensions along Russia's western and eastern borders, prompting the Kremlin to bolster its military capabilities. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a significant expansion of the Russian military, increasing its ranks by 180,000 troops. This expansion, which will bring the total number of active servicemen to 1.5 million, positions Russia as the second largest military force in the world, trailing only China. The decision comes amid escalating tensions along Russia's western and eastern borders, prompting the Kremlin to bolster its military capabilities. -
Israel Expands War Aims as Tensions Escalate with Hezbollah on Northern Front
Israel has expanded its war objectives amid growing tensions with Hezbollah, signaling a potential shift in focus to the country's northern front. In a significant development, the Israeli security cabinet has formally added the safe return of residents displaced from northern communities as an official war goal. This decision underscores the increasing pressure on the Israeli government to address the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah from southern Lebanon. 
Israel has expanded its war objectives amid growing tensions with Hezbollah, signaling a potential shift in focus to the country's northern front. In a significant development, the Israeli security cabinet has formally added the safe return of residents displaced from northern communities as an official war goal. This decision underscores the increasing pressure on the Israeli government to address the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah from southern Lebanon.
