FinPol Digest

 Lebanon has been thrown into chaos again as a second wave of explosions rocked several parts of the country, adding fuel to the already escalating conflict with Israel. On Wednesday, walkie-talkies exploded across Beirut and other areas, leaving devastation in their wake. This comes just a day after pagers used by Hezbollah members were also targeted, resulting in deadly blasts. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the grim toll from these fresh attacks: 20 people dead and over 450 wounded. Mounting Casualties and Growing Fear These attacks, widely believed to be orchestrated by Israel, have heightened concerns of the conflict spilling over into an all-out war between Hezbollah and Israel. While the strikes appear aimed at Hezbollah targets, civilians have also become collateral damage, further amplifying the anxiety gripping Lebanon. The second wave of attacks targeted not only militants but ordinary people, igniting explosions in homes, cars, grocery stores, and cafes—places w...