Tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to rise

The World

In Lebanon today, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave a speech, acknowledging the deadly attacks this week that caused pagers and walkie-talkies to explode across the country. He called it a “severe blow.” But Nasrallah also promised that Hezbollah will continue attacking Israel until the war in Gaza ends. Host Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Matthew Bell about the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

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