In a tense escalation of conflict, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed to retaliate against Israel following two days of intense attacks that resulted in numerous casualties. The violence, which left dozens dead and over 1,000 injured, included targeted strikes on Hezbollah's communication networks in Beirut, where pagers and walkie-talkies were detonated, causing additional injuries among civilians.

Nasrallah, addressing his followers, promised continued assaults on Israel as long as the Israeli military persists in its operations against Hamas in Gaza. He warned of \"severe reckoning\" for Israel, although he refrained from specifying the timing or nature of the retaliation. His remarks came as Israeli jets flew over Beirut, underscoring the heightened military tensions.

Israeli officials reportedly informed their U.S. counterparts that they were responsible for the recent bombings, which they hoped would compel Hezbollah to consider diplomatic avenues. However, there were no indications of such a shift from Hezbollah, which Nasrallah acknowledged had suffered significant setbacks due to the attacks on its communication infrastructure.

In response to Hezbollah's actions, Israeli forces launched strikes on over 30 Hezbollah positions, marking a strategic pivot from operations in Gaza. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant noted that while there are opportunities in this new phase of conflict, there are also considerable risks, as Hezbollah perceives itself to be under siege.

Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has postponed his upcoming visit to Israel amid rising concerns over escalating tensions. The situation remains precarious, particularly in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli military operations have resulted in further violence, including the deaths of three Palestinians during a raid in Kabatya.

As the conflict intensifies, both sides brace for potential further escalations, with the international community closely monitoring the developments.