Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah has entered a new phase of confrontation with Israel, Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem said on Sunday.
"We have entered a new phase called The Battle of Settling Scores," Qassem was quoted as saying by Al Mayadeen broadcaster.
From September 17-18, pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in various parts of Lebanon, killing 45 people and injuring more than 3,000 others. Israeli authorities have neither confirmed nor denied their involvement in the attack.
On Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a new phase of the Israeli war effort in the region, with focus shifting to the northern front.