In Lebanon, at least 12 people, including two children, were killed and nearly 2,800 were injured when pagers used by Hezbollah exploded across the country. The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon was among the injured in what has been described as an unprecedented attack, leaving the nation in shock. Many schools and shops closed in the aftermath as witnesses recounted horrific scenes of destruction and severe injuries, particularly to the eyes and hands.
Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the attacks, claiming that the explosions were a result of Israeli sabotage aimed at evading their surveillance. Security experts suggest that Israel’s Mossad may have tampered with the pagers during their distribution, inserting small explosives into the devices. This incident not only caused significant physical harm but also poses a serious threat to Hezbollah’s operational capabilities and morale, as many of its members are now incapacitated. In response, Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate and continue its operations against Israel, even as it grapples with the fallout from this devastating event.