At least nine people were killed, and approximately 2,750 others were wounded on Tuesday when handheld pagers exploded across Lebanon, the country’s health minister, Firass Abiad, has confirmed. Among the dead was an eight-year-old girl, with over 200 individuals critically injured, suffering from wounds mostly to the face, hands, and stomach. The explosions have been described as one of the most significant security breaches Lebanon has seen in nearly a year. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which has been engaged in frequent cross-border skirmishes with Israel, accused Israel of orchestrating the deadly pager detonations. Hezbollah vowed that Israel would receive “its fair punishment” for the attacks, although the Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident, reported Reuters. The explosions occurred in Hezbollah strongholds, including southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and the eastern Bekaa Valley. The group confirmed the deaths of two of its fighters and stated that an investigation into the incident was ongoing. Hezbollah members, including sons of top officials, were among those injured. The explosions caused widespread panic across Lebanon, with ambulances seen racing through the streets of Hezbollah-controlled areas. In a statement, Hezbollah…
Nine Killed, 2,700+ Injured in Exploding Pagers ‘Israeli Attack’ in Lebanon
September 17, 2024
