Lebanon and Israel have repeatedly traded strikes since the Gaza war began in October, killing civilians and combatants in Lebanon and Israel.

Israel’s defense minister says only military action can return Israelis to their homes on the Lebanese border.

Pager devices belonging to Hezbollah fighters exploded across Lebanon and parts of Syria on Tuesday, Lebanese and U.S. media reported and a source with knowledge confirmed to Axios. Why it matters: The explosions reportedly caused hundreds of injuries,

The country seeks to return residents of its northern regions — who fled as a result of cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah — back to their homes.