Coordinated Attack On Hezbollah Pagers Results In Severe Injuries

Civil Defense first-responders carry a man who was wounded after his handheld pager exploded, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.(AP Photo) pager incident

An initial review into the recent coordinated attack targeting Hezbollah pagers has revealed disturbing details about how the attack was carried out. According to Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad, the devices rang before exploding, causing significant harm to individuals who picked them up.

Minister Abiad made these statements following a visit to the main hospitals where victims of the attack are being treated. He noted that many of the injuries sustained by the victims occurred when they checked their pagers after they rang.

Devices rang before exploding, leading to significant harm to victims.

Coordinated attack targeted Hezbollah pagers causing severe injuries.

Injuries focused on victims' face, eyes, and hands.

The injuries from the attack were particularly severe, with a focus on the face, eyes, and hands of the victims. Minister Abiad mentioned that a large number of individuals suffered from burns, leading to numerous amputations, especially of the hands.

This tragic incident has highlighted the devastating impact of such coordinated attacks and the urgent need for enhanced security measures to prevent similar events in the future. The Lebanese authorities are actively investigating the attack and working to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected individuals.