Will the exploding pager attack be the spark that ignites an Israel-Hezbollah war?
- Written by Amin Saikal, Emeritus professor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Australian National University
The alleged Israeli attack on members of Hezbollah via their pagers is another ominous development propelling the Middle East towards a full-scale regional war. It leaves Hezbollah with little option but to retaliate with the full support of the Iran-led “axis of resistance”.
The sophistication and impact of targeting the pagers is...





