Iranian-backed Militia

Israel has launched a series of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, following days of escalating tension between the two long-time adversaries. The strikes come after a mysterious string of explosions involving communication devices belonging to Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese militant group. The explosions, which occurred over the past two days, killed at least 37 people and wounded more than 3,000 others, creating widespread panic in Hezbollah-controlled areas.

Although Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies that triggered the. . .