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Tragedy struck Lebanon as handheld pagers used by Hezbollah exploded, killing at least eight people and injuring over 2,700. Many victims suffered facial, hand, and stomach injuries, including an eight-year-old girl.
Hezbollah swiftly accused Israel of "sinful aggression" and vowed revenge. However, the precise cause of the explosions remains unknown.
The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Israel has threatened military action against Hezbollah, which has been firing missiles at Israeli territory in support of Hamas.
Experts believe the pager attack could signal a shift in Israel’s war strategy, moving the focus from Gaza to Hezbollah’s northern border.
The explosions have raised concerns about the possibility of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, who have clashed for decades.
Hezbollah’s support for Hamas may not be its primary motivation, but rather a means of protecting its own interests.
Analysts suggest that Israel may have used cyber or physical means to detonate the pagers. Hezbollah is now investigating potential sabotage within its ranks.