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What caused Hezbollah pagers to explode ?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. At least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured in Lebanon after hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by militant group Hezbollah exploded in multiple parts of the country.

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Hezbollah walkie-talkie blow up across Lebanon

After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. At least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured in Lebanon after hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by militant group Hezbollah exploded in multiple parts of the country.

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Second wave of device explosions in Lebanon

Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

Lebanon Pager Blasts: What is a Pager and how is it used?

Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Gold Apollo, the Taiwanese company whose pagers reportedly exploded in Lebanon, killing nine alleged Hezbollah fighters while injuring over 3,000, has claimed that it didn't make the devices, albeit had only licensed its name.&nbsp;

Company’s founder Hsu Ching-Kuang told reporters that the pagers used in detonations were made by a company in Europe that has the right to use the Taiwanese firm’s brand.

"The product was not ours. It was only that it had our brand on it," said Hsu.&nbsp;

Hsu added that his company Apollo was also a victim of the incident.

"We may not be a large company but we are a responsible one," he said. "This is very embarrassing."

The company in a&nbsp;statement released stated that the AR-924 model was produced and sold by&nbsp;Budapest-based BAC Consulting KFT BAC.

"We only provide brand trademark authorisation and have no involvement in the design or manufacturing of this product," the statement said.

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Images of destroyed pagers&nbsp;showed a format and stickers on the back that were consistent with pagers made by Gold Apollo. A senior Lebanese officer told Reuters that Hezbollah had ordered 5,000 pagers from the Taiwan-based company.&nbsp;

Reports indicate that the explosive material was implanted next to the battery with a switch that could be triggered remotely to detonate.&nbsp;

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<h2>Biggest security breach</h2>

According to the militant outfit, it was one of&nbsp;the&nbsp;biggest ‘security breaches’ the group has faced since the Israel-Hamas war broke out. It also claimed that Tel Aviv was behind the attack.&nbsp;

Hezbollah in a statement said the group was&nbsp;still conducting a "wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine" the cause of the blasts.

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Meanwhile, Hamas, currently&nbsp;waging a war with Israel in the Gaza Strip said&nbsp;the pager blasts were an "escalation" that would only lead Israel to "failure and defeat". Iran-backed Hezbollah has been supporting Hamas throughout the war and has vowed to take action.&nbsp;

"Israel will certainly receive its just punishment for this sinful aggression," Hezbollah said.&nbsp;

Iranian state media IRNA reported that Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was also injured in the explosions. Amani has a superficial injury and is currently under observation in the hospital,

(With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Gold Apollo, the Taiwanese company whose pagers reportedly exploded in Lebanon, killing nine alleged Hezbollah fighters while injuring over 3,000, has claimed that it didn't make the devices, albeit had only licensed its name.

Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Gold Apollo, the Taiwanese company whose pagers reportedly exploded in Lebanon, killing nine alleged Hezbollah fighters while injuring over 3,000, has claimed that it didn't make the devices, albeit had only licensed its name. Company’s founder Hsu Ching-Kuang told reporters that the pagers used in detonations were made by a company in Europe that has the right to use the Taiwanese firm’s brand. "The product was not ours. It was only that it had our brand on it," said Hsu. Hsu added that his company Apollo was also a victim of the incident. "We may not be a large company but we are a responsible one," he said. "This is very embarrassing." The company in a statement released stated that the AR-924 model was produced and sold by Budapest-based BAC Consulting KFT BAC. "We only provide brand trademark authorisation and have no involvement in the design or manufacturing of this product," the statement said. Watch | Israel's pager blasts: Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after blasts × Images of destroyed pagers showed a format and stickers on the back that were consistent with pagers made by Gold Apollo. A senior Lebanese officer told Reuters that Hezbollah had ordered 5,000 pagers from the Taiwan-based company. Reports indicate that the explosive material was implanted next to the battery with a switch that could be triggered remotely to detonate. . Biggest security breach According to the militant outfit, it was one of the biggest ‘security breaches’ the group has faced since the Israel-Hamas war broke out. It also claimed that Tel Aviv was behind the attack. Hezbollah in a statement said the group was still conducting a "wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine" the cause of the blasts. Also read | Nine Hezbollah fighters dead; 2,750 injured as ‘Israel explodes’ their communication devices Meanwhile, Hamas, currently waging a war with Israel in the Gaza Strip said the pager blasts were an "escalation" that would only lead Israel to "failure and defeat". Iran-backed Hezbollah has been supporting Hamas throughout the war and has vowed to take action. "Israel will certainly receive its just punishment for this sinful aggression," Hezbollah said. Iranian state media IRNA reported that Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was also injured in the explosions. Amani has a superficial injury and is currently under observation in the hospital, (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them

Hezbollah sources have claimed that walkie-talkies have blown up at strongholds across Beirut, a day after similar explosions occurred in pagers being used by the fighters and medics linked to the militant organization.

Lebanon Pager Explosion: Walkie-Talkies Explode In Beirut, Fresh Blasts Reported

Hezbollah Pager blasts: 9 killed in pager blasts across Lebanon

A day after pagers exploded in Lebanon, killing nine people, Hezbollah sources claimed that walkie-talkies have blown up at strongholds across Beirut. According to the media reports, "thousands of walkie-talkies" blew up, killing at least nine people and injuring 300 others. In other news, India’s major opposition political parties on Wednesday opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "One Nation One Election" (ONOE) proposal. The proposal was approved by PM Modi-led Union Cabinet earlier in the day.&nbsp;

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A day after pagers exploded in Lebanon, killing nine people, Hezbollah sources claimed that walkie-talkies have blown up at strongholds across Beirut. According to the media reports, "thousands of walkie-talkies" blew up, killing at least nine people and injuring 300 others.

A day after pagers exploded in Lebanon, killing nine people, Hezbollah sources claimed that walkie-talkies have blown up at strongholds across Beirut. According to the media reports, "thousands of walkie-talkies" blew up, killing at least nine people and injuring 300 others. In other news, India’s major opposition political parties on Wednesday opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "One Nation One Election" (ONOE) proposal. The proposal was approved by PM Modi-led Union Cabinet earlier in the day. Click on the headlines to read more: After pagers, walkie-talkie explosions rock Hezbollah in Lebanon, nine dead Hezbollah sources have claimed that walkie-talkies have blown up at strongholds across Beirut, a day after similar explosions occurred in pagers being used by the fighters and medics linked to the militant organisation. ‘Attempt to divert attention,’ India’s Opposition parties reject Modi’s One Nation One Election plan India’s major opposition political parties have opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "One Nation One Election" (ONOE) proposal, calling it non-practical and non-pragmatic. The proposal was green-lighted by PM Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday (Sep 18). The chief of Congress, India’s principal opposition party, termed the move "an attempt to divert the attention of the public". Panic, chaos as home security, solar energy systems explode in Lebanon after pagers, walkie-talkies Lebanon's official news agency is now reporting that home solar energy systems have exploded in several areas of Beirut. This surge in explosions follows a series of deadly blasts involving pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah. Israel-Hamas war: 215 of 649 pages are just children; Gaza health ministry releases names of victims Gaza health ministry has identified over 34,000 Palestinians that have been killed in the almost one-year-long, ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. It has published a 649-page exhaustive list of the victims. First Mpox case confirmed in Kerala man who arrived from UAE A 38-year-old man who landed in Kerala from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week, was diagnosed with Mpox on Wednesday. The youth was admitted to the government medical college hospital in Kerala's Malappuram's Manjeri on Monday after he had symptoms of the disease. Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week Donald Trump at a campaign event on Tuesday (Sep 17) said that he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra next week. However, the former US President did not reveal details of where the two leaders would meet. Republicans in US Senate block passage of bill that would've guaranteed access to IVF A bill that sought to enshrine the right for American couples to avail of IVF treatments was blocked by Republicans in the US Senate on Tuesday (Sep 17). This comes just days after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump surprised voters by voicing his support for the procedure. PM Narendra Modi's cabinet approves One Nation One Election Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Wednesday (Sep 18) approved the proposal for a 'One Nation One Election', in a step towards holding simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies. That is what made you...: Gambhir HAILS Virat Kohli for transforming India's Test team after succeeding Dhoni Virat Kohli and India head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a freewheeling chat ahead of Rohit Sharma and Co.'s first Test versus Bangladesh, starting on Thursday (Sep 19) in Chennai. During the chat, Kohli and Gambhir touched upon various topics and talked about how brilliantly India climbed up the ladder as a Test side in recent times, especially during the former's captaincy tenure (from 2015-2022). Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail in sex trafficking case Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail. The disgraced music mogul was indicted on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.

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Israel's pager blasts: 9 killed in pager blasts across Lebanon

Israel's pager blasts: Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after blasts

Iran has accused Israel of committing "mass murder" following a series of pager explosions across Lebanon, killing 12 and injuring nearly 3,000 Hezbollah members. Watch in for more details!

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Lebanon Pager Blasts: Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after blasts

Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut. To know more watch this interview with Chirs Doyle, Director of CAABU.

Lebanon Pager Blasts: Israel blamed for Pager explosions in Hezbollah strongholds

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing ten people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

Lebanon Pager Blasts: 10 killed in Pager blasts across Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday announced the deaths of four Israeli soldiers and the injury of several others during fighting in the southern Gaza Strip a day prior.

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The Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, on Tuesday (Sep 17) said that it had thwarted an attempt by Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah to assassinate a former high-ranking Israeli security official using a remotely triggered explosive device, The Times of Israel reported.

The Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, on Tuesday (Sep 17) said that it had thwarted an attempt by Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah to assassinate a former high-ranking Israeli security official using a remotely triggered explosive device, The Times of Israel reported. According to the Shin Bet, the attack was planned to take place within the next few days. The agency linked the Hezbollah network behind this attempt to a bombing in Tel Aviv the previous year. As per The Times of Israel report, the agency said that it had found a Claymore-style anti-personnel mine, a weapon known to be used by Hezbollah, which was intended to target the former official. This bomb had a remote detonation system, a camera and a cellular connection, which would have allowed Hezbollah to set it off from Lebanon. The former security official, whose name was not disclosed, was informed about the assassination plot by security personnel, according to The Times of Israel. Also read: Hezbollah pager blasts: 14 wounded in Syria as death toll mounts in Lebanon The agency said that the explosive device was similar to one used in a failed attack at Hayarkon Park on September 15, 2023. Two suspects, both Israeli citizens originally from the Palestinian town of al-Eizariya in the West Bank, were arrested in connection with the Hayarkon Park bombing. Nine Hezbollah fighters dead, many injured as ‘Israel explodes’ pager devices At least nine Hezbollah fighters and medics lost their lives, and 2,750 others were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17), when communication pagers used by the Lebanon-based militant group unexpectedly exploded. The Lebanese health ministry reported that over 200 individuals were critically injured in the incident. Hezbollah placed the blame squarely on Israel, stating, "We hold the Israeli enemy fully responsible for this criminal aggression." The group also warned that Israel "will certainly receive its just punishment for this sinful aggression." According to Reuters, citing a source within Hezbollah, this incident is considered one of the group's largest security breaches since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict. In a statement, Hezbollah confirmed that they are carrying out a "wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine" the cause of the explosions. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Israel’s Shin Bet thwarts Hezbollah’s remote bombing plot targeting former security chief

At least nine fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and&nbsp;2,750 others were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly.

The Lebanese health ministry said more than 200 people were critically injured&nbsp;in the attack for which Hezbollah held Israel "fully responsible."&nbsp;

"We hold the Israeli enemy fully responsible for this criminal aggression," the group said in a statement, adding that Israel "will certainly receive its just punishment for this sinful aggression".

News agency Reuters said, citing&nbsp;a Hezbollah source, that this was one of the biggest ‘security breaches’ the group has faced since the Israel-Hamas war broke out.

Hezbollah in a statement said the group was&nbsp;still conducting a "wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine" the cause of the blasts.

Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was not hurt in the explosions, the group said.

<h2>Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon also injured in explosion</h2>

Iranian state media IRNA reported that&nbsp;Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was also injured in the explosions.&nbsp;Amani has a superficial injury and is currently under observation in the hospital, IRNA reported.

National News Agency (NNA) reported that hundreds of injured people were rushed to hospitals through the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut after pagers exploded “through the use of high technology.”

Media reports say that Hezbollah’s communications devices were compromised, which led to the blasts.

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There were reports indicating similar blasts also occurred in southern Lebanon and Syria. Reuters reported that blasts were taking place even after 30 minutes of the initial explosion.

Al-Hadath news agency quoted a senior Lebanese security source as saying that Israel had infiltrated the communication system of individual devices and detonated them remotely.

Jerusalem Post reported that the pagers were called before the explosion so that maximum wounds could be inflicted upon the person operating the communication device.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese government has now asked its citizens, who own a pager, to immediately discard them. The country's hospitals have also been put on high alert and off-duty doctors have been called in.

<h2>Hezbollah conducting investigation</h2>

Hezbollah issued a statement saying, “At approximately 3:30 pm on Tuesday, 09-17-2024, a number of message receiving devices known as “pagers” exploded, which were owned by a number of workers in various Hezbollah units and institutions,” the group said. 
 
“These explosions, the causes of which are still unknown, also led to the martyrdom of a girl and two brothers, and the injury of a large number of people with various injuries,” it added. 
 
“Hezbollah’s competent agencies are currently conducting a wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine the causes that led to these simultaneous explosions. Likewise, medical and health agencies are treating the wounded and injured in a number of hospitals in various Lebanese regions,” Hezbollah continued. 
 
“We affirm that the resistance, at all its levels and various units, is at the highest level of readiness to defend Lebanon and its steadfast people.”

<h2>'Very sophisticated attack, requires collaboration of more than one entity'</h2>

Meanwhile, on the near-simultaneous pager explosions in Lebanon,&nbsp;Al Jazeera quoted a&nbsp;military analyst, Elijah Magnier, as saying, "This is a very sophisticated attack, and normally at this scale, it requires the collaboration of more than one entity." 
 
If Israeli intelligence managed to compromise the pagers supplied to Hezbollah, then they might have managed to access the supply from Iran because Iran supplies Hezbollah with most of its equipment, Magnier added. 
 
(With inputs from agencies) 
 
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At least nine fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and 2,750 others were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly.

At least nine fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and 2,750 others were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly. The Lebanese health ministry said more than 200 people were critically injured in the attack for which Hezbollah held Israel "fully responsible." "We hold the Israeli enemy fully responsible for this criminal aggression," the group said in a statement, adding that Israel "will certainly receive its just punishment for this sinful aggression". News agency Reuters said, citing a Hezbollah source, that this was one of the biggest ‘security breaches’ the group has faced since the Israel-Hamas war broke out. Hezbollah in a statement said the group was still conducting a "wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine" the cause of the blasts. Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was not hurt in the explosions, the group said. Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon also injured in explosion Iranian state media IRNA reported that Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was also injured in the explosions. Amani has a superficial injury and is currently under observation in the hospital, IRNA reported. National News Agency (NNA) reported that hundreds of injured people were rushed to hospitals through the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut after pagers exploded “through the use of high technology.” Media reports say that Hezbollah’s communications devices were compromised, which led to the blasts. #BREAKING | Hundreds of Hezbollah members wounded after their communication devices exploded mysteriously in Lebanon; official claims 'security breach' pic.twitter.com/WQLUyp2sAp — WION (@WIONews) September 17, 2024 × Also read: Gaza conflict: Israel updates its `goals of war` as Hamas chief says group prepared to fight `long war` There were reports indicating similar blasts also occurred in southern Lebanon and Syria. Reuters reported that blasts were taking place even after 30 minutes of the initial explosion. Al-Hadath news agency quoted a senior Lebanese security source as saying that Israel had infiltrated the communication system of individual devices and detonated them remotely. Jerusalem Post reported that the pagers were called before the explosion so that maximum wounds could be inflicted upon the person operating the communication device. Meanwhile, the Lebanese government has now asked its citizens, who own a pager, to immediately discard them. The country's hospitals have also been put on high alert and off-duty doctors have been called in. Hezbollah conducting investigation Hezbollah issued a statement saying, “At approximately 3:30 pm on Tuesday, 09-17-2024, a number of message receiving devices known as “pagers” exploded, which were owned by a number of workers in various Hezbollah units and institutions,” the group said. “These explosions, the causes of which are still unknown, also led to the martyrdom of a girl and two brothers, and the injury of a large number of people with various injuries,” it added. “Hezbollah’s competent agencies are currently conducting a wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine the causes that led to these simultaneous explosions. Likewise, medical and health agencies are treating the wounded and injured in a number of hospitals in various Lebanese regions,” Hezbollah continued. “We affirm that the resistance, at all its levels and various units, is at the highest level of readiness to defend Lebanon and its steadfast people.” 'Very sophisticated attack, requires collaboration of more than one entity' Meanwhile, on the near-simultaneous pager explosions in Lebanon, Al Jazeera quoted a military analyst, Elijah Magnier, as saying, "This is a very sophisticated attack, and normally at this scale, it requires the collaboration of more than one entity." If Israeli intelligence managed to compromise the pagers supplied to Hezbollah, then they might have managed to access the supply from Iran because Iran supplies Hezbollah with most of its equipment, Magnier added. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Nine Hezbollah fighters dead; 2,750 injured as ‘Israel explodes’ their communication devices

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Gravitas | At least eight fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and 2,750 were seriously injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly. News agency Reuters said citing a Hezbollah source that this was one of the biggest ‘security breach’ the group has faced since the Israel-Hamas war broke out.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah.&nbsp;

This comes as, nearly a year into the Gaza war, Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar on Monday (Sep 16) said that the militant group has prepared itself to fight a "long war".

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:135,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1822}">Israel's war goals</h2>

In a statement, PM Netanyahu's office said that the nation's political-security cabinet has "updated the goals of the war this evening so that they include the following section: the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes."

Previously, on Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in conversation with a visiting US envoy, stressed that "military action" was the "only way left to ensure the return of Israel's northern communities to their homes".

Cross-border fire with Hezbollah, a key Hamas ally, has been intensifying since the conflict began on October 7. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been engaging in near-daily strikes with Israeli forces. Although the group has suggested it would stand down if a ceasefire in Gaza were reached, Israel insists that it cannot tolerate militants near its northern border.&nbsp;

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:434,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2121}">Hamas' long war</h2>

Meanwhile, on the Gaza front, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared that the group is prepared for a long fight, backed by Iran-backed regional allies.

In a letter to Yemeni allies - the Houthis, Sinwar, who took over as Hamas leader last month after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, said: "We have prepared ourselves to fight a long war of attrition".&nbsp;

Sinwar, as per AFP, also threatened that Iran-backed groups in Gaza and elsewhere in the region would "break the enemy's political will".

"Our combined efforts with you" and with groups in Lebanon and Iraq "will break this enemy and inflict defeat on it," said the Hamas leader.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah. This comes as, nearly a year into the Gaza war, Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar on Monday (Sep 16) said that the militant group has prepared itself to fight a "long war". Also read | Israeli PM Netanyahu threatening to fire Defence Minister Gallant once again: Reports Israel's war goals In a statement, PM Netanyahu's office said that the nation's political-security cabinet has "updated the goals of the war this evening so that they include the following section: the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes." Previously, on Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in conversation with a visiting US envoy, stressed that "military action" was the "only way left to ensure the return of Israel's northern communities to their homes". Cross-border fire with Hezbollah, a key Hamas ally, has been intensifying since the conflict began on October 7. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been engaging in near-daily strikes with Israeli forces. Although the group has suggested it would stand down if a ceasefire in Gaza were reached, Israel insists that it cannot tolerate militants near its northern border. Also read | Israeli military ‘probably’ killed three hostages in Gaza airstrikes, confirms probe Hamas' long war Meanwhile, on the Gaza front, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared that the group is prepared for a long fight, backed by Iran-backed regional allies. In a letter to Yemeni allies - the Houthis, Sinwar, who took over as Hamas leader last month after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, said: "We have prepared ourselves to fight a long war of attrition". Sinwar, as per AFP, also threatened that Iran-backed groups in Gaza and elsewhere in the region would "break the enemy's political will". "Our combined efforts with you" and with groups in Lebanon and Iraq "will break this enemy and inflict defeat on it," said the Hamas leader. (With inputs from agencies)

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