Israel Accused of Attack on Hezbollah Pagers

On Tuesday, a deadly attack involving the simultaneous detonation of hundreds of pagers attributed to Israel resulted in at least nine deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries, primarily among Hezbollah members in Lebanon. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah accused Israel of orchestrating the incident, which has escalated tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. This event follows a series of Israeli operations against key militant figures, including high-profile assassinations and strikes that have resulted in significant casualties. Security experts suggest the attack was not a cyber operation but involved intercepting the pager supply chain to rig the devices with explosives, as Hezbollah has increasingly utilized pagers for operational security. The incident reflects ongoing power struggles and violence in the region, particularly heightened since the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure domestically regarding military losses and territory control amidst the escalating conflict.