Fear of full-scale war looms between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel after a series of blasts in pagers and walkie-talkies rocked Lebanon on September 17 and 18. Giving a hint of an all-out conflict with Hezbollah, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said the “new phase” of the war is beginning. He also said, “We are diverting forces, resources, and energy towards that north after the IDF moved its 98th battalion from Gaza to northern Israel.” Meanwhile, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a 10-second video, vowed to get evacuated Israelis back to their homes. IDF chief Herzi Halevi also said Israel has “many more capabilities” that have not been used yet in the fight against Hezbollah.