An attack in Lebanon reportedly killed eight people and injured over 2,700, with Hezbollah members’ pagers detonating simultaneously, prompting the Iran-backed group to blame Israel. Israeli leaders had warned of escalating military action against Hezbollah, and the detonation of the pagers followed. Witnesses described smoke, fireworks, and gunshots as the pagers exploded, leaving many victims in critical condition with facial, hand, and stomach injuries. Among the wounded was Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon. Israel’s military declined to comment on the incident, which left many in Lebanon fearful of using their phones due to concerns about safety and potential surveillance. Hezbollah’s switch from mobile phones to pagers, following warnings about phone use near the Israeli border, was highlighted in the report. The distribution of the pagers among Hezbollah members remains unclear, with experts suggesting Iran played a pivotal role in supplying the devices.
