Hezbollah members in Lebanon and Syria experienced explosions targeting their communication devices over a two-day period, resulting in 37 deaths and thousands of injuries. These attacks represent a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the incidents.
Hezbollah has accused Israel of carrying out the attacks, which involved the detonation of pagers and hand-held radios used by the group’s members. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has persisted for years, and tensions have been elevated since Israel's response to a Hamas-led attack on October 7, followed by military actions in Gaza.
The recent attacks are part of an ongoing series of operations aimed at weakening Hezbollah’s capabilities. The operation, believed to involve Israel’s intelligence service Mossad, targeted Hezbollah’s communication systems, reportedly leading to difficulties for the group in maintaining communication.
So far, Hezbollah has not publicly announced a direct response to the attacks. However, the situation remains tense as both Hezbollah and Israel continue to monitor and assess the conflict's evolving dynamics.