September 18, 2024 at 01:58PM
Hezbollah’s walkie-talkies are causing explosions in Lebanon, with multiple injuries and fatalities. The Lebanese government accuses Israel of being behind the attacks, claiming they involved modified electronic devices. The UN fears these bombings could escalate regional conflict. Israeli officials remain tight-lipped. Meanwhile, the US urges all involved parties to avoid further escalation.
The meeting notes discuss a series of attacks involving explosive pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon. The attacks have caused casualties and injuries and are attributed to a joint operation between Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency and Defense Force.
The Lebanese government has blamed Israel for the attacks, and the international community fears the situation could escalate and lead to further conflict in the Middle East. There are reports of similar pager explosions in Syria as well.
Both the US and Israeli governments have been approached for comment, but have not responded. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all parties involved to avoid actions that could escalate the situation. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant acknowledged a new phase in the ongoing war without confirming Israel’s involvement in the bombings, but praised the work.
The situation is concerning and the international community, including the UN Secretary General, is calling for efforts to avoid escalation. The involvement of US and Israeli governments in the attacks is unclear, and the impact of these events on the broader Middle East region is yet to be fully understood.