After the serial blasts in Lebanon, big problems have arisen for Hezbollah. The wireless system ‘pager’ used by its fighters exploded on Tuesday and according to local reports, this sequence continued for an hour. About 3000 people were injured in the explosion, out of which the condition of more or less 200 people is critical. Now Hezbollah has issued a statement in this regard.
A statement issued by Hezbollah said, “After examining the facts, data and available information about this horrific attack, we hold the Israeli enemy fully responsible for this criminal attack, which also affected civilians, In which many were martyred and injured.”
Hezbollah further said, “Our martyrs and wounded are a symbol of our struggle and sacrifices. This is a victory for our honorable people living in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.” Hezbollah also warned that the “treacherous and criminal enemy” would retaliate “in a way they may or may not expect”, pointing to Israel.
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Pager serial blast in Lebanon, Iranian ambassador also injured
It is noteworthy that at least eight people were killed and more than 2,750 people were injured in the Pager serial blast on Tuesday evening local time in Lebanon. Pagers were used by Hezbollah fighters for communication, so that they could avoid Israeli surveillance. With the help of pager, they are able to escape from Israel’s grip, but after this attack, Hezbollah has banned the use of this wireless device and has also instructed its fighters to throw it away immediately, calling it a major security lapse.
Iranian ambassador injured in pager blast
It is claimed that Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Amani has also been injured in the explosion. Actually this device was with one of his bodyguards, which exploded in the series blast. Those killed are said to include Hezbollah fighters, who have suffered minor injuries and are in hospital. Till the time of writing this news, there has been no response from either the Israeli Army or the Israeli Government regarding the explosion.
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Where did the blasts occur in Lebanon?
According to initial reports, wireless pager explosions took place in several parts of Lebanon’s capital Beirut and surrounding cities. These occurred in Beirut’s Dahiya, South Beirut, Beqaa, Nabatiya, Bint Jibel and South Lebanese areas. News agency Reuters, quoting sources, has said that sons of top Hezbollah officials were also killed in the explosion. This explosion has shocked Lebanon and raised many questions.