Hezbollah was left reeling after an Israeli airstrike killed two senior figures and dozens of others, heightening fears of an all-out conflict in the Middle East. The United Nations called for diplomacy, but both sides continued to exchange fire. The strike followed the detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah members across Lebanon, escalating tensions further. In response, the Israeli military also carried out a strike on a school in Gaza, killing several people, including children.
Amid investigations into the origins of the exploding devices, the CEO of a firm linked to the pagers in Hungary was interviewed by intelligence services. Meanwhile, a walkie-talkie maker in Japan distanced itself from the blasts. Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of senior figures Ibrahim Akil and Ahmed Wahbi in the strike, along with other fighters. The total number of Hezbollah fighters killed since October rose to 499. The United States had been offering a reward for information on Akil due to his involvement in past attacks.
Following the airstrike, Hezbollah fired artillery shells and rockets into northern Israel, prompting Israeli forces to target sites in southern Lebanon. Iran displayed its military arsenal at a parade, denouncing Israel’s actions against children. A senior officer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of the potential for wider conflict, suggesting Israel could target Iraq, Syria, or even Iran. The region appeared to be on the brink of war, with tensions escalating rapidly.
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