### Recent News
#### **Hezbollah and Israel Escalate Conflict**
**Pagers Detonate in Lebanon:** A recent attack in Lebanon involved the detonation of pagers used by Hezbollah members, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people and injuring 450 others. This attack was attributed to a collaborative effort between Israel’s Mossad and military forces, although Israel has not publicly confirmed the incident.
**Hezbollah’s Response:** Following the attack, Hezbollah vowed to seek vengeance against Israel. The Lebanese government condemned the incident as “criminal Israeli aggression”.
**Escalating Violence:** The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, with both sides engaging in retaliatory strikes. Israel has launched extensive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has fired ballistic missiles towards Israel. The Israeli military intercepted a Hezbollah missile near Tel Aviv, marking the first time a Hezbollah missile has reached the city.
**UN Calls for Ceasefire:** The United Nations Secretary-General has urged all parties to “step back from the brink” and advocate for a 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon frontier. However, the situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing their military operations.
**Displacement and Casualties:** The ongoing conflict has led to the displacement of tens of thousands of people in Lebanon, with over 90,000 individuals forced to leave their homes. The Israeli military has also mobilized two reserve brigades for operational missions in the northern region, indicating a potential for further escalation.
