Eight people, including a child, died and nearly 3,000 were injured after pager explosions across Lebanon, according to the health minister. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, blamed Israel for what it called “criminal aggression” and vowed retaliation. Among the injured was Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani. The blasts occurred in Beirut and other regions, affecting Hezbollah personnel. Although Israel has not commented, the incidents occurred after Israel's security cabinet prioritized returning 60,000 residents displaced from the north by Hezbollah attacks. Hezbollah continues its operations against Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.

9 people were killed, including the son of a Hezbollah lawmaker, in Lebanon after pager explosions occurred in Hezbollah strongholds. The blasts injured 2,750 people, with 200 critically hurt. Hezbollah accused Israel of being behind the attacks, calling it a "criminal aggression." The explosions are seen as a significant security breach for the group. Fourteen people were also injured in Syria, where similar blasts were reported. Hezbollah says it is investigating the incident and remains ready to defend Lebanon. Israel has not commented on the explosions.

A series of pager explosions across Lebanon killed at least nine people and injured over 150, including Hezbollah fighters and a young girl. The blasts occurred at 3:30 p.m. local time, when newly acquired pagers, used by Hezbollah members to avoid mobile phone surveillance, began heating up before exploding. The militant group has blamed Israel for the security breach, though no official claim has been made. Videos captured the horrifying moment in a Beirut market where one explosion erupted from a man’s pocket, causing panic among shoppers.

A wave of pager explosions across Lebanon injured over 2,750 people and killed eight, including two Hezbollah fighters. The detonations, which lasted about an hour, occurred mainly in Hezbollah strongholds such as southern Beirut. The pagers, newly issued by Hezbollah, exploded simultaneously, causing widespread panic and damage. The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured in the blasts. Hezbollah has not blamed Israel for the incident. This attack comes amid ongoing border conflicts between Hezbollah and Israel, following recent escalations in the Gaza war.

At least eight people have been killed and 2,750 injured, including 200 in critical condition, following a series of explosions involving pagers used by Hezbollah. The blasts, which occurred simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria, are described as the “biggest security breach” the group has faced. Among the deceased was the son of a Hezbollah MP. Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured but reported in stable condition. Authorities have blamed Israel for the sophisticated remote attack, though there has been no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

Pager explosions across Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon on September 17, 2024, resulted in at least three deaths and over 1,000 injuries. Iranian media reported that Mojtaba Amani, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, was among those injured but is stable. The blasts, occurring around 3:45 p.m. local time, were deemed the “biggest security breach” Hezbollah has faced in nearly a year of conflict with Israel. A 10-year-old girl was killed in the Bekaa Valley when her father's pager exploded. The Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident.

Handheld pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon on September 17, injuring over 1,000 people, including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani. The blast also resulted in one death, a 10-year-old girl in the Bekaa Valley. Security officials suspect an Israeli attack. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had warned against using cellphones due to tracking risks. Amani’s injuries were reported as superficial. The incident represents a significant security breach for Hezbollah amid ongoing conflicts with Israel.

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