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Israeli students celebrating the Israeli terrorist pager-attack on Lebanon causing 34 dead and 300 injured
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"⚡️🇮🇱 Update Israel ** Cyber Attack Celebration** Today at Beit El School, Israeli students were seen celebrating following reports of the significant cyber-attack on Lebanon, carried out by the Israeli government. Stay Update - Follow for more like this. #Lebanon #Hezbollah #Palestine #Israel #Gaza" - Source
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Archivist Notes On This Video
On September 17, 2024, hundreds of handheld pagers used by members of Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon, killing at least 12 people, including two children, and wounding nearly 3,000, many critically.
On Wednesday September 18, more explosions involving devices such as walkie-talkie radios, mobile phones, laptops, and even solar power cells occurred, killing at least 20 people and injuring 450.
Location and Damage:
The latest explosions were reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut and the southern city of Tyre, with vehicles on fire and residential buildings damaged. One explosion occurred during a funeral, reportedly originating from within a car.
Lebanese hospitals are overwhelmed, and the health ministry is urgently seeking blood donations for the injured. The explosions have caused widespread panic, with images of destroyed devices and burning buildings shared on social media.
Suspected Perpetrators:
In the first time, Israel has no claimed responsibility, even if the state was suspected of being behind the attacks, as it has a history of targeting Hezbollah and Arab civilian populations under the pretext of fighting terror.
Historical Context:
Israel’s conflict with Lebanon has deep roots, beginning with its 1982 invasion and continuing through the 2006 war and ongoing strikes. Since the start of its assault on Gaza in October, nearly 600 people have been killed in Lebanon, with many attacks aimed at Hezbollah members.
Terrorist Nature of Attacks:
Critics argue that the indiscriminate nature of the explosions, which targeted civilians alongside Hezbollah members, reflects terrorism rather than self-defense, raising concerns about the escalating violence.
Beit Eil School
Beit El or Beth El (Hebrew: בֵּית אֵל) is an Israeli settlement and local council located in the Binyamin Region of the West Bank. The Orthodox Jewish town was settled in 1977–78 by the ultranationalist group Gush Emunim. It is located in the hills north of Jerusalem, east of the Palestinian city of al-Bireh, adjacent to Ramallah. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law. The S
Event Notes
Israeli Pagers terror attack on LebanonOn September 17 and 18, 2024, a coordinated series of attacks involving explosive devices concealed within pagers and walkie-talkies struck Hezbollah members across Lebanon and Syria. These attacks, attributed to Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, resulted in at least 42 deaths and over 3,500 injuries, marking one of the most significant security breaches for Hezbollah since the onset of the Israel–Hezbollah conflict in October 2023.
The explosions occurred around 3:30 PM local time on both days, with pagers emitting a sound to encourage users to pick them up, followed by detonation upon activation. The devices were distributed by Hezbollah and were intended for secure communication.
Casualties and Injuries
At least 42 individuals, including 12 civilians and 30 Hezbollah members, were killed. Among the casualties were at least two children and two health workers.
Over 3,500 people were injured, with many requiring surgical interventions with numerous cases of amputations, particularly involving hands and faces, due to the nature of the explosions. Several victims suffered severe ocular trauma, with some losing vision in one or both eyes.
Approximately 3,000 individuals were hospitalized due to injuries from the explosions. Over 400 surgical procedures were performed, primarily addressing severe facial, ocular, and hand injuries.
Hospital Response and Management
Lebanon's healthcare system, already under strain from previous crises, faced overwhelming pressure during this event. Approximately 150 hospitals across the country received victims, leading to chaotic scenes in emergency departments. Hospitals in Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley were particularly affected.
Despite the challenges, the Ministry of Health commended the healthcare sector's preparedness and effective response. Medical professionals managed to provide care to those in need, especially for those with serious injuries.
Psychological Impact:
The traumatic nature of the injuries and the scale of the event had lasting psychological effects on both survivors and healthcare workers.
International Reactions
The international community condemned the attacks as violations of international law. The United Nations and human rights organizations called for investigations into the incident. Israel did not officially comment on the attacks, but the incident has been widely attributed to Israeli intelligence operations. Wikipédia
This unprecedented use of everyday communication devices as weapons has raised concerns about the evolving nature of warfare and the targeting of civilian infrastructure.
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