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US military deploys additional troops to the Middle East in response to rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

Lebanese health ministry says more than 1,245 people injured; Israel says military moving into next stage of targeting Hezbollah combat structure

Human rights advocates are calling for an independent investigation into the deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria

Recent events in Gaza and the Middle East escalate tensions with Israeli attacks, Hezbollah threats, and regional clashes.

The U.S. has kept an increased military presence in the Middle East throughout much of the past year

Many in the Middle East are holding their breath after two attacks on the communications systems of Hezbollah in Lebanon left 37 people dead and thousands injured. Details are still emerging of how these attacks, which involved exploding pagers and walkie talkies, were orchestrated. While Israel has declined to comment…

Hezbollah's arsenal poses a threat to Israel, raising concerns of a potential regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts aim to prevent escalation.

With thousands injured in a coordinated attack, the Lebanese group is seriously hobbled but under unprecedented pressure to strike back, says Middle East expert Lina Khatib

Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israel after deadly pager explosions in Lebanon, raising tensions in the Middle East.