Exploding Pagers Kill Eight in Lebanon

A series of explosions involving handheld pagers in Lebanon has resulted in at least eight deaths and around 2,800 injuries, including Iran's ambassador. The explosions, widely believed to be a sophisticated Israeli attack targeting Hezbollah members, occurred amidst rising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. Hezbollah officials reported that the detonations were linked to pagers carried by their members, while the Israeli military declined to comment on the incident. Reports indicate that lithium batteries within the pagers may have overheated and exploded, contributing to the casualties. The Lebanese Health Ministry has urged hospitals to prepare for an influx of emergency patients and advised the public to stay away from pagers. This incident comes during a period of heightened conflict between Hezbollah and Israeli forces amid ongoing warfare involving Hamas in Gaza.