In a tragic turn of events, the militia group Hezbollah has vowed to seek retribution against Israel after devastating pager blasts rocked Lebanon on Tuesday. The attacks resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and left nearly 3,000 others injured, including Iran’s envoy to Beirut.
Among the victims was an eight-year-old girl, adding to the profound sense of grief and outrage felt throughout the region. Lebanon’s Information Minister Ziad Makary condemned the use of pagers, which are commonly used by Hezbollah and other groups in Lebanon for communication, as an act of “Israeli aggression”. Hezbollah has promised that Israel will face consequences for their actions.
The public health minister of Lebanon described the attacks as a significant escalation of violence, occurring at a time when many had hoped for a reduction in hostilities or a potential ceasefire. Israel, however, has remained silent on the matter and has not provided any explanation for the explosions.
The situation remains tense as both sides accuse each other of being responsible for the devastating blasts. With emotions running high and tensions escalating, the international community is watching closely to see how this volatile situation will unfold in the days to come.
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