This week in Lebanon, Hezbollah members were targeted by explosions in pagers, walkie-talkies and other equipment. Hezbollah has blamed its arch-enemy Israel for this. Explosions in pager and walkie-talkies of Hezbollah members have killed 37 people and injured thousands. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has banned carrying walkie-talkies and pagers on its flights.
Following this development, Qatar Airways has issued new security guidelines for its passengers with immediate effect. Qatar Airways tweeted, “As per the directive received from Lebanon’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, all passengers flying from Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport (BEY) are now banned from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies. This restriction will apply to both checked-in and carry-on luggage, and will remain in effect until further notice.”
Analysts believe the incident marks the beginning of a new chapter in the decades-old conflict. The blasts involved pagers and “walkie-talkie” radio handsets, which exploded in different places in Lebanon and Syria for two days. The tense conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has been going on for a long time. Most recently, Israel attacked Gaza after a sudden attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, which has killed more than 41,000 people. The confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified again since this incident.
Pager attacks crossed all limits: Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanon-based terrorist group Hezbollah, said on Thursday that this week’s deadly attack on communications equipment was a “serious blow” that crossed all limits. Nasrallah also said that the group will emerge stronger and continue its attacks in northern Israel. Nasrallah released a video from an unknown location which was broadcast on television.
Fears are growing that the 11-month-long standoff between the two sides will escalate into a full-blown war after explosions of pagers and other communications equipment in Lebanon and Syria this week. At least 37 people have been killed and nearly 3,000 injured in the explosions. Nasrallah said the group was investigating how the two-day attack, believed to have been carried out, was carried out. “Yes, we have suffered a very big and serious setback. The enemy has crossed all limits,” Nasrallah said.
Nasrallah said that as long as the war in Gaza continues, Hezbollah will continue its attacks on the Israeli border. Hezbollah said that it targeted three military bases in northern Israel near the border, two of which were attacked by drones. At the same time, the Israeli army said that the drones crashed near the settlement. Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut.
Hezbollah will pay a heavy price: Israel’s Defense Minister
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant said on Thursday that Hezbollah will pay a ‘heavy price’. Galant’s remarks came at a time when Hezbollah and Israel have attacked each other. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the massive bombing in Lebanon. Galant said, “Our goal is to ensure the safe return of the people of the northern part of Israel. As time passes, Hezbollah will pay a greater price. Our military action will continue.”
(Input Agency)
