A series of handheld pager explosions in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday killed at least eight people, including Hezbollah members, and injured around 2,750 others, with many critically hurt. Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the coordinated blasts, labeling the incident a 'criminal aggression', and has vowed to deliver 'fair punishment' for the attack. Lebanese Information Minister Ziad Makary has also condemned the incident, marking the first official acknowledgment from Lebanon attributing responsibility to Israel, and has reached out to the UN for accountability. The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon was among the injured, sustaining minor injuries. This incident occurs amid escalating tensions in the region, coinciding with Israel's announcement of expanded military objectives beyond Hamas, now including actions against Hezbollah. The ongoing conflict and retaliatory threats signal a potential intensification of violence in the already volatile area.