Widespread Pager Explosions Target Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, Resulting in Multiple Fatalities and Injuries
A series of devastating explosions involving pagers used by Hezbollah have taken place in Lebanon and Syria, leading to at least 11 deaths and approximately 4,000 injuries. Reports suggest that these low-tech devices, which Hezbollah had adopted for security reasons over riskier cellphones, were rigged with explosives, possibly by Israeli intelligence. This unprecedented attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Hezbollah specifically targeting Israel for retaliation. The explosions have been characterized as an act of hybrid warfare, stirring international concern and condemnation. Investigations reveal that the pagers, allegedly manufactured by a Hungarian company, were detonated by a message impersonating Hezbollah leadership, raising questions about the security breach that allowed this to happen.