BEIRUT, Lebanon (Diya TV) — A series of unprecedented explosions struck Lebanon when hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members detonated simultaneously. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and injuries to thousands, has been condemned by the Lebanese government and Hezbollah, who have blamed Israel for the incident.
The explosions occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time, targeting Hezbollah operatives in various regions of the country. The pagers, recently acquired by Hezbollah, detonated unexpectedly, causing widespread panic and devastation.
Hezbollah has accused Israel of orchestrating the attack, citing the operation’s sophistication and its targeting of Hezbollah members. The Lebanese government has echoed these accusations, describing the attack as “criminal Israeli aggression.” Israel has not publicly commented on the incident.
The explosions have caused substantial damage and overwhelmed Lebanese hospitals. At least nine people were killed, including a child, and thousands were wounded, many with severe injuries. The attack has also had a significant psychological impact on the Lebanese people, who are already grappling with multiple crises.
The cause of the explosions is still under investigation, but experts believe the pagers were likely tampered with before being distributed to Hezbollah members. Some reports suggest that explosives were hidden inside the pagers, which were then detonated remotely.
The attack has escalated tensions between Lebanon and Israel. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the incident, and there are fears that the conflict could further intensify. The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis and urged both sides to exercise restraint.
The explosions have highlighted Hezbollah’s vulnerabilities, as the group relies heavily on technology for its operations. The group had previously turned to pagers to evade surveillance by Israeli and US intelligence agencies. However, the attack demonstrates that even low-tech devices can be exploited by sophisticated adversaries.
