At least eight people have been killed and thousands injured after pagers exploded across Lebanon. Hezbollah has blamed the blasts on Israel, calling it the 'biggest security breach' in nearly a year of war. The explosions occurred at various locations in Lebanon, with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties.
Eight people have been killed and thousands have been seriously injured after pagers exploded in Lebanon , the country's health minister has said. Firas Abiad said 200 of the 2,750 wounded were in a critical condition. In a statement, Hezbollah said three people had died in the explosions, including two fighters and one girl.
Hezbollah is one of the most heavily armed non-state groups in the world and forms part of the government in Lebanon, with dozens of MPs in parliament. It is deemed a terrorist organisation by many, including some Western governments, and has played a significant role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, exchanging fire with Israel since last October in parallel with the war.
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