2024-09-20 20:16:28
A series of explosions involving wireless communication devices have rocked Lebanon, causing widespread destruction and numerous fires. The explosions in the south of the country set fire to 60 homes and shops, 15 vehicles, dozens of motorcycles and damaged two fingerprinting machines, according to a statement from Lebanon’s Civil Defense.
This was reported by the Telegram channel “Alexey Zheleznov”.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern about the situation, stressing the inadmissibility of using civilian means to conduct military operations.
In addition, Al-Hadath Channel reports explosions at a pro-Iranian militia center in Mosul, Iraq, which occurred simultaneously with incidents in Lebanon, which may indicate possible coordination of actions against Hezbollah.
Earlier, Cursor reported on whether a pager operation could prevent a war with Iran and Hezbollah.
An analysis of the recent operation against Hezbollah, which involved the detonation of thousands of pagers in Lebanon and Syria, highlights its important role in preventing an escalation of the conflict between Israel, Iran and Tehran-backed terrorist groups. The Times of Israel editor David Horowitz noted that the attack demonstrated the high capabilities of Israeli intelligence services and their technological superiority. Coming shortly after the tragic events of October 7, when Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, the explosions were not only an important step in securing the country’s northern borders, but also a psychological blow to Hezbollah itself.
Although Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the operation, Horowitz suggests that the pager bombings may have been the first phase in a major ground offensive. The move is intended to weaken Hezbollah, disrupt its communications and logistical links, and create a more favorable environment for the Israeli army in the north. The operation also helped bring back thousands of Israelis who had been forced to flee the area because of the threat from Lebanon.
The pager incident not only undermined Hezbollah’s physical infrastructure, but also created an atmosphere of mistrust within the organization itself. Suspicions that the devices could be used as spy devices led to the decision to undermine its own communications.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has previously stressed that the country is under constant threat of attacks from multiple directions, including Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and even more distant regions such as Yemen and Iraq, where pro-Iranian forces operate. Recent events have confirmed this, with conflicts escalating on the northern borders, in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, and missile and drone attacks by Iran’s allies.
Horowitz also stressed that Israel is at a strategic crossroads. One possible scenario is a ceasefire in Gaza and stabilization in the north, which would pave the way for a regional alliance with Saudi Arabia to counter Iran. But there is a risk of escalation that could draw Israel into a larger military conflict on multiple fronts simultaneously.