Hezbollah Blames Israel for Pager Explosions in Lebanon, 8 Dead, Thousands Injured

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

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.

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