Tragedy struck Lebanon on Tuesday as a series of explosions from handheld pagers rocked the country, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. According to Hezbollah officials, the blasts appeared to target their members.
Reports from Lebanon's news agency indicated that the handheld pagers were detonated using sophisticated technology, causing widespread damage in Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas. The health minister confirmed at least eight fatalities and around 2,800 individuals wounded in the incident.