2024-09-21 18:40:09
Lebanon has seen more explosions in the Dahiya and South Lebanon areas. Unofficial sources say more pagers have exploded in the incidents.
This was reported by the Telegram channel “Alexey Zheleznov”.
According to a Sky News report in Arabic, the explosions occurred during the funeral of the son of Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar.
There are reports of 500 exploding pagers.
There are also many reports of explosions not only in Beirut but also from the Bekaa region. It is reported from Lebanon that explosions were recorded in a number of houses and in an apartment on the Sayyid Hadi Highway.
Hezbollah calls on its supporters to turn off all electronic devices. Radios explode.
In addition, Lebanon reported that the explosions also affected phones, laptops and other electronic devices not related to pagers.
Earlier, Cursor reported on whether a pager operation could prevent a war with Iran and Hezbollah.
An analysis of the pager operation against Hezbollah highlights its critical role in preventing a possible escalation of the conflict with Iran and the terrorist organization. David Horowitz, editor of The Times of Israel, notes that the explosions of thousands of Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday were a significant achievement for Israel’s intelligence and technical services. The events stand out in particular in the wake of the tragic events of October 7, when Hamas launched a massive assault on Israel that included violence and kidnappings.
Horowitz said the operation to destroy the pagers, although not officially acknowledged by Israel, appeared to be a preliminary step to a major ground offensive. Its goal was to weaken Hezbollah, disrupt its communications and logistics, which could create the conditions for further strengthening of security on Israel’s northern borders. An important aspect is also the possible return of thousands of Israelis who were forced to leave their homes almost a year ago because of the threat.
Horowitz emphasizes that the pager explosions were not only a physical blow to Hezbollah, but also a psychological one. There was concern within the organization that the devices might be “Trojan horses,” prompting them to decide to blow up the pagers before a full-scale conflict began.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant has previously emphasized that Israel faces threats from various directions, including Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, Iran, as well as countries in the region such as Yemen and Iraq. This has been confirmed by recent events, as tensions on the northern borders have increased and Israel faces new challenges in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. Missile and drone attacks have also increased from pro-Iranian forces in Iraq and Yemen.
Horowitz also noted that Israel is at a strategic crossroads. One scenario involves reaching a ceasefire in Gaza and stabilizing the situation in the north, which could facilitate a regional alliance with Saudi Arabia against Iran. At the same time, there is a risk of further escalation of the conflict, which could lead to more active fighting on several fronts.