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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">Hezbollah probes pager detonations, says fully ready to defend Lebanon</h1>
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<div class="gmail-reader-estimated-time" dir="ltr">September 17, 2024<br></div>
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Islamic Resistance in Lebanon has issued a first statement amid the
nationwide security incident that caused hundreds of injuries after
pagers exploded. </p><img src="cid:ii_m16ozwtx0" alt="2058d043-c653-449d-b0ae-ba019d57b4be.jpg" width="395" height="263"><br><div><ul id="gmail-content-slick-0"><div aria-hidden="false"><li>
Hezbollah fighters march as they hold flags of Hezbollah
during a rally to mark Al-Quds day, in a southern suburb of Beirut,
Lebanon, Friday, April 5, 2024. (<em>AP</em>)
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<p>The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah - issued a statement in light of the cyber attack that caused the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/cyber-attack-targeting-pagers-results-in-tens-of-injuries-in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">detonation of hundreds of pagers</a>
used by its fighters and members, resulting in mass casualties across
several regions in Lebanon, including Beirut, Bekaa, and the south. </p>
<p>In its first statement, Hezbollah revealed that a security and
technical investigation was launched to uncover the causes and reasons
behind the simultaneous explosions, noting that health and medical
agencies are working to treat those injured across several hospitals. </p>
<p>The Lebanese Resistance bestowed mercy for the souls of the little
girl and two Hezbollah members who were martyred in the attacks and
wished those injured a speedy recovery. </p>
<p>The Resistance further called on citizens to be cautious and refrain
from spreading rumors and misinformation circulated by certain sides as a
tool for psychological warfare, which only serves and aids the Israeli
occupation, as it continues to threaten with escalations on the northern
front. </p>
<p>The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon affirmed its readiness, across all
levels and units, to defend Lebanon and its resilient people. </p>
<p>Lebanon's Health Minister, in this context, announced that eight
individuals were killed and 2750 were injured, 200 of whom are in
critical condition, across 100 hospitals. </p>
<h2>100s of injuries following pagers exploding in Lebanon</h2>
<p>Earlier on Tuesday, preliminary reports indicated that <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/cyber-attack-targeting-pagers-results-in-tens-of-injuries-in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hundreds of Lebanese citizens</a> were injured after their portable pager communication devices detonated. </p>
<p>The cyber attack managed to hack the devices, with reports of
injuries spreading across several villages in the Lebanese South, Bekaa,
and Beirut's southern suburb. </p>
<p>Lebanese security forces confirmed that specific types of wireless
devices were targeted, with several sources alleging that an Israeli
breach caused the devices to go off and subsequently explode. </p>
<p>The LSF urged civilians to clear the roads for ambulances to ensure the timely and safe transportation of casualties. </p>
<p>The Lebanese Health Ministry called on hospitals to be on maximum
alert and full preparedness to provide rapid emergency treatment, as
well as to stay in full contact with the ministry to ensure the
efficient distribution of injuries amid the influx of casualties. </p>
<p>All individuals owning or holding pager devices were advised to keep them away until the situation is cleared out. </p>
<p>According to the Lebanese Red Cross, over 30 ambulances have been
dispatched to respond to the bombings. 50 additional ambulances have
been placed on high alert in Mount Lebanon and Beirut to support rescue
operations. </p></div></div></div>
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