Lebanon fears renewed war as Israel-Hezbollah tensions rise

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

BEIRUT: Anxiety is rising in Lebanon after statements by Israeli officials and Hezbollah figures over the past 48 hours signaled the possibility of a new war between the two sides. President Joseph Aoun said on Thursday that regional and international developments, as well as Israel’s elections, may have slowed the pace of direct Lebanese-Israeli talks mediated by the US, but “this does not mean they have stopped.” The tone of Israeli threats against Lebanon has escalated in recent days, as has