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Hundreds of Hezbollah Members Injured in Lebanon After Israeli Cyberattack Causes Communication Devices to Explode

Sep 17, 2024, 01:18 PM

A significant security incident occurred in Lebanon, resulting in hundreds of Hezbollah members being injured. The incident involved the simultaneous explosion of communication devices, such as pagers, radios, and walkie-talkies, used by Hezbollah operatives. Initial reports suggest that Israel conducted a cyberattack, hacking into these devices and causing them to detonate remotely. The explosions took place across multiple locations in Lebanon, including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, southern regions, and specifically in the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahiyeh. At least 10 Hezbollah members were among the injured. Several senior Hezbollah officials are reported to be among the casualties. The attack has led to severe injuries, with many individuals suffering from dismemberment and critical conditions. Lebanese sources have described this as a major intelligence breach.