The US has called on all parties to de-escalate to prevent a regional war from happening in the wake of the Israeli terrorist cyber attacks in Lebanon and Syria, yet has reiterated its commitment to stand by Israel.

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, is a powerful figure in Lebanon who rarely appears in public. He is known for his charisma and ability to rally his supporters.

In a televised address on Thursday, the Shiite leader acknowledged that the attack on pagers and hand-held radios had dealt a 'severe blow' to his organization, but insisted that Israel had 'not achieved its objective.