Hezbollah deputy chief says in 'new phase' of battle with Israel

Beirut: Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem said Sunday his group was in a new phase in its battle against Israel, which it has waged from across the...

Beirut: Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem said Sunday his group was in a "new phase" in its battle against Israel, which it has waged from across the Lebanese border since the Gaza war erupted.

"We have entered a new phase, namely an open reckoning" with Israel, Qassem said at the funeral of a senior Hezbollah commander killed in an Israeli strike this week.

"Threats will not stop us... We are ready to face all military possibilities," he added.