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A Rumor of War

Israeli officials have spoken repeatedly about an imminent military campaign against Lebanon, but things are more complicated. Evidently, we’re back to the point where Israel is threatening to embark on a major military operation in Lebanon. This could be the real thing, or it could be, once again, an effort …

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After Pager Explosions, Blasts From Hand-Held Radios Rock Lebanon

Latest Developments Hand-held radios used by Hezbollah terrorists exploded across Lebanon on September 18, one day after thousands of pagers carried by the Iran-backed organization’s operatives similarly detonated, plunging Israel’s northern neighbor into disarray. Lebanon’s state news agency reported that three people were killed in the Bekaa Valley region, while …

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Israel Has Booby-Trapped the Pagers of Hezbollah Members, Killing or Injuring Thousands.

What Happened? Twelve people* were killed and nearly 3,000 injured as thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon, overwhelming the country’s hospitals. Explosions also took place in Syria. Most of those targeted were Hezbollah members. While Israeli officials did not admit Israel’s responsibility for the operation, news outlets such as the …

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