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What we know so far about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon?

At least nine people have died and about 2,750 were injured after hundreds of Hezbollah's pagers exploded across Lebanon.
Lebanon's foreign ministry labeled the blasts an "Israeli cyber attack," while the information minister called it an assault on Lebanon's sovereignty.
The New York Times reported that Israel potentially infiltrated Hezbollah's supply chain to plant explosives in the pagers.

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The scenes are reminiscent of science fiction: Hundreds of small radio receivers suddenly explode simultaneously in several locations in Lebanon. Thousands are injured. Chaos and destruction everywhere. Hundreds of small so-called pagers explode simultaneously in Lebanon. Almost 2,800 people are injured. Among the injured are many members of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah, but also civilians. At least 12 people die, including two children. Some victi…

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Hezbollah vows to avenge Israel after deadly pager blasts

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Lebanese Health Ministry reveals number of dead, injured in pager blasts

Acting Health Minister Firass Abiad denied earlier media reports that 4,000 people had been injured

2 years ago·Moscow, Russian Federation (the)

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Israeli terror attack in Lebanon injures thousands, kills 9

Israel launched a coordinated attack throughout Lebanon Tuesday, triggering tiny bombs which it had hidden in thousands of pagers that exploded simultaneously, killing nine people and wounding 2,750 others.

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