Tensions In The Middle East Rise After Two Fatal Attacks Against Hezbollah
Israel's defense minister said a "new era" of war is beginning, tacitly acknowledging its role in the twin attacks.
Two fatal attacks in the Middle East targeted an extraordinary number of people.
On Tuesday, pagers used by hundreds of Hezbollah members exploded nearly simultaneously in parts of Lebanon and Syria.
The attack killed at least 12 people and wounded thousands more.
On Wednesday, walkie-talkies detonated killing at least 20 people and wounding hundreds of others.
Israel’s defense minister said a “new era” of war is beginning, tacitly acknowledging its role in the twin attacks, which have pushed the Middle East back to the brink of a wider conflict.
Hezbollah has vowed to respond.
