Walkie Talkie Explosions Trigger Tensions in Lebanon and Israel's Response
Walkie Talkie Explosions in Lebanon
Hand-held radios utilized by Hezbollah detonated late on Wednesday across southern Lebanon and in the suburbs of Beirut, leading to significant casualties. The blasts occurred near a Hezbollah-organized funeral for victims of previous pager explosions.
Escalating Conflict with Israel
In retaliation, Hezbollah launched a rocket attack against Israeli artillery positions. Reports indicate that Israel's spy agency, Mossad, had planted explosives in pagers imported by Hezbollah, resulting in massive injuries and fatalities.
- Death toll rises to 12, including children.
- Nearly 3,000 injured from the pager explosions.
- Hezbollah vows to respond to the incident, hinting at possible further escalations.
Implications for the Region
Jordan's Foreign Minister warns that Israel is pushing the Middle East towards a regional war. The situation remains volatile, with Hezbollah maintaining its support for Hamas amidst growing tensions.
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