An explosion involving pagers used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon occurred on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people, including an 8-year-old girl. The pagers, used by hundreds of the group’s members for communication, exploded almost simultaneously, leading to a high casualty count and widespread injuries.
The militant group Hezbollah, which has been engaged in an armed conflict with Israel since the October 7 Hamas attack, accused Israel of carrying out the explosion. They claim it was a sophisticated, remote-controlled attack targeting their communications system.
Iran, a key backer of Hezbollah, condemned the incident and accused Israel of “mass murder.” The explosion has only added to the already heightened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, with both sides exchanging accusations of aggression in recent months.
This event has further destabilized the region, which has been on edge for months due to the ongoing conflict. The deadly attack has raised concerns of possible retaliation and an escalation in violence, threatening to draw more actors into the conflict.
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