An Israeli military leader has issued a new threat to Lebanon, saying it is time for the country "to suffer as well." Tensions are escalating between Israel and Lebanon, after Hezbollah suffered two unprecedented attacks in which pagers and walkie-talkies used by the militant group exploded near-simultaneously on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hezbollah and Israel have traded blows in recent days, as the conflict has escalated with few off-ramps in sight to avoid total war.