Hezbollah Leader Vows Retaliation After Pager Attack

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, declared a strong retaliation against Israel following a series of deadly pager explosions in Lebanon, which he labeled as a 'massacre' and a potential declaration of war. These attacks resulted in at least 12 deaths and thousands of injuries among Hezbollah operatives and civilians, marking one of the most significant blows to the group in recent history. Israeli airstrikes followed, destroying over 100 rocket launchers in southern Lebanon and further escalating tensions. Despite the severity of the situation, U.S. officials have signaled that ceasefire negotiations in the ongoing conflict with Hamas are unlikely to happen before the end of the Biden administration. The unprecedented nature of the attacks has highlighted vulnerabilities within Hezbollah's communication systems, which were intended to enhance security but ultimately backfired. The broader implications of this conflict raise concerns about a potential all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides preparing for further escalation.