Scenes of absolute chaos in LebanonIn a truly unprecedented attack against Hezbollah, doorbells, which they use instead of mobile phones, were detonated simultaneously in several locations across the country.
At least 3,000 people were injured, while 8 fell dead in the explosions.
Videos have been posted on social media showing the panic that prevails in open-air markets and other public places when doorbells ring. Caution, sensitive content.
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About an hour ago, Hezbollah’s encrypted pager devices began exploding simultaneously across Lebanon, including in Damascus.
Initial reports from Lebanon… pic.twitter.com/pWpDePcFUv
– Open Source Intel (@Osint613) September 17, 2024
There has been no official claim of responsibility for the attack on Hezbollah “militants.” However, Israel is believed to be behind it.
The pager attack in Lebanon, where a large number of Hezbollah fighters were injured when their pagers exploded after receiving a message, is among the craziest things I’ve seen in this new generation of warfare.
Reportedly, Israeli intelligence sent a message to… pic.twitter.com/Hgt0eYauY5
-ScharoMaroof (@ScharoMaroof) September 17, 2024
Hospitals were overwhelmed as thousands of people were seriously injured.
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Hospitals overflow in Lebanon as hundreds of Hezbollah operatives have their pagers blown up simultaneously pic.twitter.com/Uow3KKlNdd
— Visegrád 24 (@ visegrad24) September 17, 2024
