The Lebanese Health Ministry has corrected the death toll from a series of pager explosions that occurred across the country to nine, contrary to earlier reports that claimed eleven deaths and around four thousand injuries. According to the ministry, the blasts have injured approximately 2750 people. The explosions, which targeted members of the Hezbollah organization, have been blamed on Israel, who will face just punishment for their actions, as per a statement by Hezbollah.
Israel Accused of Cyber Attack and Threatening to Escalate Conflict
Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel for launching a cyber attack and taking severe and deliberate actions to escalate the situation, threatening to broaden the conflict with Lebanon. The ministry has announced that Lebanon will initiate a complaint procedure against Israel at the United Nations Security Council. The education minister, Abbas Harabi, has also declared that all schools in Lebanon will be closed on September 18th as a protest against the criminal acts of the Israeli military.
Hezbollah Members’ Pagers Remote-Detonated
According to Hezbollah, the explosions were caused by the remote detonation of pagers carried by its members, resulting in the death of a girl and two Hezbollah members. The Lebanese media channel MTV reported that the batteries in the pagers were remotely detonated. The Lebanese Health Ministry’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center has issued an urgent statement, advising all citizens carrying pagers to dispose of them immediately.
Background of the Conflict
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has a long history, with the two sides clashing over territorial disputes and political ideology. Hezbollah, a Shia political and militant group based in Lebanon, has been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the European Union. Israel has accused Hezbollah of stockpiling weapons and missiles in southern Lebanon, near the Israeli border, and has launched several military operations against the group in recent years.
Hezbollah’s Response
In response to the pager explosions, Hezbollah has vowed to take just punishment against Israel. The group has not specified what actions it will take, but it has warned Israel that it will not tolerate any further aggression. Hezbollah has also accused Israel of launching a cyber attack against Lebanon, which it says is a violation of international law.
UN Response
The United Nations has called for calm and restraint on both sides, urging them to avoid any actions that could escalate the situation further. The UN has also expressed concern about the humanitarian impact of the conflict, particularly on civilians in Lebanon. The UN has called on all parties to respect international law and to take all necessary measures to protect civilians.
Conclusion
The pager explosions in Lebanon have raised tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, with both sides blaming each other for the incident. The Lebanese government has condemned Israel’s actions and has vowed to take the matter to the United Nations Security Council. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is likely to continue, with both sides vowing to defend their interests and territories. The international community has called for calm and restraint, but it remains to be seen whether the two sides will heed this call.
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