by Dee, Your News:
In a shocking turn of events, Lebanon was rocked by a series of simultaneous explosions on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in at least 9 deaths and approximately 3,000 injuries. The incident involved the detonation of electronic pagers used primarily by members of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group and political party.
The explosions occurred around 3:30 PM local time, affecting various regions across Lebanon. The southern suburbs of Beirut, known as a Hezbollah stronghold, experienced the highest concentration of casualties. However, injuries were reported throughout the country, including northern and southern regions.
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Emergency services were quickly overwhelmed as they rushed to transport the injured to hospitals. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that at least 2,800 individuals sustained injuries, primarily to their faces, hands, and mid-sections. The majority of those affected are believed to be Hezbollah members, though civilians were also caught in the blasts.
While the exact mechanism of the attack remains unclear, several theories have emerged:
1. Remote activation of explosives placed inside the pagers
2. Manipulation of batteries to cause overheating
3. A sophisticated cyberattack triggering the explosions
Hezbollah had recently adopted pagers as a communication method, believing them to be more secure than phones against potential Israeli infiltration.
Hezbollah and Lebanese officials have pointed fingers at Israel, though Israel has declined to comment on the incident. The U.S. State Department stated they had no prior knowledge of the attack and are gathering information.
This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. It comes in the wake of increased hostilities following the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023.
In response to the explosions, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health has advised all citizens who possess wireless communication devices to avoid using them until further notice. Hezbollah has instructed its members to dispose of recently acquired pagers.
As the situation continues to develop, the international community watches closely, aware that this unprecedented attack could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability.
