Israel strikes Hezbollah with a security breach in Lebanon and Syria
Agencies – Beirut:
9 people were killed, including a child, and 2,800 were injured in simultaneous explosions that affected pager radio communications devices targeting Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon and Syria.
A source stated to the American website “Axios” that Israel did not inform America before the attack on Hezbollah’s communications devices in Lebanon, and said that the approval of the operation to blow up the communications devices in Lebanon took place during security meetings this week, and the security meetings were between Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of his government and the heads of the services. Security.
The source stated that Israel blew up the communications devices to move its fight with Hezbollah to a new stage, indicating that Israel does not want to escalate with Hezbollah and turn the conflict into a comprehensive war.
In addition, the American website indicated that the Israeli operation in Lebanon disrupted Hezbollah’s military command and control system, while Israeli officials told Axios: We realize that a major escalation in the north is possible, and they added: “The army is on high alert in anticipation of a possible response from Hezbollah.” ».
Hezbollah pledged to respond after holding Israel responsible for the explosion of portable communications devices, while Lebanese Health Minister Firas Al-Abyad announced yesterday, Tuesday, that the communications device explosions that occurred earlier in various regions in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 9 people and the wounding of about 2,800 others. He said. A source close to Hezbollah said that among the dead was the son of Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar. In turn, the United States announced on Tuesday that it had no prior knowledge and had no role in the simultaneous explosions in Lebanon.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the United States was not involved in the matter, and was not aware of this incident in advance, and at this stage we are collecting information.
