Israel cites ‘new phase’ in regional war after Lebanon blasts

After pager explosions, Lebanese doctors warn against an escalation of the conflict

The attacks were blamed on Israel as they mainly targeted members of Lebenaese militant group Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas in the Gaza war. At the request of Lebanon, Algeria has called for an emergency meeting of the Security Council set to take place this Friday (Sep. 18)

New phase of war – is Lebanon facing Israel invasion?

Has the Gaza war finally spilled over to Lebanon? The leader of Hezbollah seems to think so. In his first televised address since thousands of pagers and walkie talkies used by his rank and file were turned into mobile bombs, Hassan Nasrallah described the audacious attack as a major security and military blow. He also vowed revenge against Israel. Lebanon was already on edge – two days of attacks leaving 37 dead, almost 3,000 wounded and people…

Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end Gaza occupation

‘We cannot support a resolution where one party, the State of Israel, is held solely responsible’

Israel Has Declared A "New Phase" Of War

The Israeli Defense Force is moving military might toward Lebanon, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said, as it announced a “new phase” of the war on Hamas. Israel is now focusing its force on Hezbollah, Gallant added. While speaking to troops at the Ramat David Airbase near Haifa, Gallant said that this “new phase” of Israel’s almost year-long war was just beginning and it would be focused on Hezbollah rather than Hamas. “The center of gravity…

Everything is explosive: Israel and Lebanon are on the brink of war

The recent detonation of communication devices that left thousands injured could be the start of a military escalation On September 17, a series of explosions rocked Lebanon, as pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah for communication were detonated. The blasts occurred in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold of Hezbollah, as well as other parts of the country and Syria. According to Reuters, the explosions lasted for more than half…

After the Israeli Defense Minister announced a “new phase” of the war and after an apparent Israeli attack that caused explosions on electronic devices in Lebanon, the threat of open combat between Israel and Hezbollah seemed closer than ever. Hopes of finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict seemed to dissipate quickly in the face of indications that Israel wanted to change the status quo in the north of the country, where it has been cros…