(24 News) Lebanon resounded with explosions. ‘Walkie-talkie’ blasts after pagers. Walkie-talkies exploded in funerals of victims of pager blasts. 20 people died, more than 450 were injured. Houses and cars caught fire. Walkie-talkies were bought with pagers five months ago. Pager explosions were approved by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. A meeting of the Security Council was called on Friday at Lebanon’s request.
The number of people martyred in cyber attacks on Lebanon reached 20, Hezbollah confirmed the martyrdom of 16 members in cyber attacks. Hezbollah instructed its members not to use pager devices. The walkie-talkies were bought five months ago along with the pagers. Meanwhile, a meeting of the Security Council was convened on Friday at the request of Lebanon. After Taiwan, Hungary also refused to accept responsibility.
According to news agencies AFP and Reuters, a source close to Hezbollah said that walkie-talkie explosions occurred in the suburbs south of Beirut, and two of these explosions occurred in two different vehicles.
He said that in addition to this, there were explosions of pagers and devices in the eastern and southern areas of Beirut, which are considered to be the stronghold of Hezbollah. The Ministry of Health of Lebanon said that 14 people were killed and more than 450 people were injured in the explosions. has been confirmed.
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According to Reuters, security sources said that at least one explosion occurred yesterday during the funeral prayers of those who were martyred in pager explosions. According to the official news agency, three people were martyred when the devices exploded in Sohmore area, while the hospital in Bilbek. Sources present in said that so far at least 15 people injured in the walkie-talkie blast have been shifted to the hospital.
On the other hand, Hizbullah has claimed to target the Israeli army’s gun emplacements with missiles today to take revenge for the pager blasts, but no statement has come out from Israel in this regard so far.
It should be noted that at least 12 people were martyred when a small communication device pager exploded in Lebanon yesterday, while more than 2500 people including the Iranian ambassador and several members of Hezbollah were injured. While informing about the latest situation, it was said that incidents of bursting of pagers took place in the whole country, in which 2 thousand 750 people were also injured.
On the other hand, Israel’s Defense Minister announced to intensify the operations against Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense Minister said that they are advancing step by step against Hezbollah. At each stage, Hezbollah will pay more than before. The northern front will be the center of battle in the new phase of the war. The Israeli army chief said in his statement that we have not yet demonstrated many capabilities.
2024-09-19 06:33:16