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News in English (USA) / 20.09.2024 / 04:00

Escalation in Lebanon: Exploding Pagers and Tensions with Israel

The recent escalation of tensions between Hezbollah and Israel has reached a critical point, marked by a series of devastating explosions from Hezbollah's pagers and walkie-talkies across Lebanon, leaving at least 57 dead and thousands injured. Hezbollah's chief, Nasrallah, condemned these attacks, stating that Israel has crossed 'all red lines' and has accused Israeli intelligence of orchestrating these deadly assaults using technology that turned ordinary communication devices into explosives. Reports suggest that Israel manufactured these pagers, leading to claims that the attacks may constitute war crimes. As Lebanon grapples with the aftermath of this violence, concerns are mounting about the implications for regional security and the potential for further conflict. Lebanese officials have warned of a 'dangerous next 48 hours', calling attention to the precarious political and operational landscape following these violent incidents.