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Exploding pagers injure scores of Hezbollah members in Lebanon

SUMMARY

Thousands of explosions from handheld pagers occurred simultaneously in Lebanon and parts of Syria, killing at least eight people, including Hezbollah members and a girl. The incident injured over 2,700, with around 200 critically hurt.

Officials suspect Israel was behind a sophisticated remote attack. A Hezbollah official revealed the pagers heated up before exploding, causing casualties among their ranks.

Lebanon’s health minister confirmed the death toll and number of injuries. The Israeli military has not commented on the incident. Tensions are escalating along the Lebanon border.


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