Israeli military strikes Hezbollah as Nasrallah responds to wave of device blasts in Lebanon

In September 2024, Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon following explosions that raised fears of all-out war in the Middle East. The attacks caused casualties and injuries in Lebanon, leaving the country in disarray. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah condemned the attacks as unprecedented and vowed to resist Israeli aggression. The origin of the exploding devices, identified as Icom V82 walkie-talkies, led to investigations involving companies in Taiwan, Hungary, and Bulgaria. The situation escalated, with Israel shifting its focus to its border with Lebanon, while the international community called for de-escalation.