In a grave escalation of regional tensions, at least 9 individuals were killed and over 2,800 were injured—including Hezbollah fighters, medical personnel, and Iran’s envoy to Beirut—due to the sudden explosions of pagers across Lebanon, according to security sources. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time, affecting a wide range of Hezbollah affiliates.
A Hezbollah official described the event as the “biggest security breach” experienced by the group in the ongoing conflict with Israel that has nearly spanned a year. This conflict has unfolded in parallel to the intensifying Gaza war that commenced last October, marking one of the worst escalations in recent history.
The Israeli military has remained silent on the matter, offering no comments in response to inquiries about the incident. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has confirmed the tragic loss of at least nine lives, including two of its fighters and a young girl. The group is currently conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the origins and causes of the deadly blasts.
Hezbollah’s response to the crisis has been measured, with the organization refraining from assigning blame at this stage. “We confirm that the resistance at all levels and various units is at the highest level of readiness to defend Lebanon and its steadfast people,” stated a spokesperson from Hezbollah.
The conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border has been marked by almost daily exchanges of fire since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on October 7. The recent pager explosions add a complex layer to the already volatile situation, highlighting the broad impacts of such incidents on both combatants and civilians alike.
