Israel Allegedly Behind Explosive Attack on Hezbollah Pagers, Injuring Thousands
Israel Allegedly Behind Explosive Attack on Hezbollah Pagers, Injuring Thousands
On September 17, 2024, a series of deadly explosions hit Lebanon and Syria, as pagers carried by Hezbollah members detonated, killing at least nine people and injuring almost 3,000. These explosions occurred across Hezbollah-controlled areas, including southern Beirut and the Beqaa Valley. The devices, mostly communication pagers, were reportedly hacked and remotely detonated, potentially by Israeli forces as part of an ongoing covert war between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Lebanese militant group accused Israel of infiltrating their communication systems and causing the explosions. However, Israel has remained officially silent on the matter. The attack highlights a significant security breach within Hezbollah, which is actively involved in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
The explosions caused widespread chaos, with hospitals overwhelmed by the number of injured individuals suffering from burns, shrapnel wounds, and other serious injuries. The Lebanese Ministry of Health issued warnings and called for blood donations, while security forces investigated the source of the attacks.
This incident further escalates tensions in the region, as Hezbollah vows retaliation against what it considers "criminal aggression" by Israel. The attacks are seen as a continuation of the ongoing cyber warfare between the two sides, with this being one of the most significant breaches of Hezbollah's communications in recent years.
Key Details:
- Date: September 17, 2024
- Casualties: 9 killed, ~3,000 injured
- Locations: Southern Beirut, Beqaa Valley, Syria
- Involved Parties: Hezbollah, Israel
- Accusation: Hezbollah blames Israel for remotely detonating pagers using cyber warfare
Sources:
- The Times of Israel:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Jerusalem Post:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Wikipedia:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}