The liberal perspective:

The liberal perspective:
- Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader, warned Israel of retribution after attacks against Hezbollah.
- Explosives hidden in pagers and walkie-talkies caused casualties in Lebanon, escalating tensions.
- Israel broadened its aims against Hezbollah, prompting diplomats from major Western countries to convene and discuss the situation.
- Hezbollah condemned the attacks as a major blow and prepared for further conflict.
- Israel prepared for a potential war and bombed Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.
- Both sides faced pressure and concerns of further escalation, with evacuations and casualties reported on both sides.
- Israel proposed a new ceasefire to end the war, with Nasrallah vowing to continue the conflict until a ceasefire was reached in Gaza.