The Lebanese health ministry has confirmed that a wave of pager explosions across the country has claimed the lives of at least eight people and left more than 2,750 others injured.
Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, has accused Israel of orchestrating a series of deadly pager blasts across the country, and has vowed to deliver “fair punishment” to the Israeli regime. The group’s statement, released on Tuesday, slammed Israel as a “treacherous and criminal enemy” that will receive its “just punishment” for the “sinful aggression” that has left at least eight people dead and over 2,750 injured.
The blasts, which targeted civilians and communication devices used by Hezbollah, have sent shockwaves across the country. The Lebanese health ministry has confirmed that a child is among the dead, and over 200 people are seriously injured and require surgery.
Hezbollah’s leader, Nasrallah, was reportedly unharmed in the blasts, but Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was slightly injured and is currently under observation in a hospital. The militant group has reiterated its support for Palestine and its resistance against Israel’s sovereignty amid the ongoing conflict.
Israel has yet to comment on the allegations, but has warned that it may launch a military operation to clear its border areas from Hezbollah. The Israeli military has been on high alert in recent months, with tensions between Israel and Hezbollah at an all-time high.
The pager blasts have sparked widespread outrage in Lebanon, with many calling for justice and accountability for the Israeli regime. As tensions continue to simmer, it remains to be seen how Hezbollah will respond to the alleged aggression.