Lebanon is grappling with a series of devastating attacks on Hezbollah, one of the country's most influential armed groups. The recent assaults, involving the detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies, have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 37 lives and left nearly 3,500 individuals injured.
A significant event occurred on September 20, when an airstrike by Israel targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, leading to the death of a top Hezbollah commander. This escalation has raised alarm across the region, prompting discussions about the underlying forces driving these violent acts.
Georges Saghir, a renowned political and military strategic analyst and former brigadier general in the Lebanese Army, weighed in on the situation. \"It's hard for Israel to do it by itself,\" Saghir remarked. \"Israel, I think, has been helped by the United States to do that.\"
The implications of these attacks extend beyond immediate casualties, highlighting the fragile state of regional security and the complex interplay of international influences. As Lebanon navigates this turbulent period, the global community watches closely, aware of the broader ramifications for peace and stability in the Middle East.
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Stringer Dispatch: Former Lebanese brigadier general on device attacks
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