Hezbollah vows to 'escalate' tensions with Israel after Hamas leader killed.

(CLO) On October 18, Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group said the war with Israel was entering a new and more escalating phase, while Iran said "the spirit of resistance will be strengthened" following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Despite Western expectations of a ceasefire following Sinwar's death, the incident could escalate tensions in the Middle East.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Photo: Reuters

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said the US wants to begin negotiations on a proposed ceasefire and the release of hostages, calling Sinwar a "major obstacle" to ending the conflict.

"That barrier has clearly been removed. It's impossible to be certain that anyone who replaces Sinwar will agree to a ceasefire, but this event has removed the main obstacle to achieving a ceasefire," he said. In recent weeks, Sinwar had refused to negotiate.

Iran has shown no sign that the killing of its leader will change its support. "The spirit of resistance will be strengthened" following Sinwar's death, its delegation to the United Nations said.

Hezbollah also expressed defiance, declaring "a new and more escalating phase in the confrontation with Israel."

The Israeli army said on October 18 that it had also killed Muhammad Hassin Ramal, a Hezbollah commander in the Tayibe region of southern Lebanon.

Ngoc Anh (according to Reuters)

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