Several members of Hezbollah were seriously injured after communication devices used by the group exploded in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, according to multiple media reports. Lebanese media and Sky News Arabia reported that the devices were hacked, allegedly by Israel, causing them to explode.
Reuters cited security sources confirming that dozens of Hezbollah members were wounded in the incident. A journalist for the agency reported witnessing 10 Hezbollah members bleeding from their injuries. Security sources indicated that hundreds of members were seriously injured, with incidents reported across multiple locations, including Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon in areas like Nabatieh, Al-Hosh, Bint Jbeil, and Tyre.
The hacking of communications devices has been employed by Israel in the past, with the assassination of Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr reportedly achieved through similar means. There has been no official comment from Israel regarding this incident.
Images circulating on social media show large gatherings at the scene of the explosions, as people rushed to assist those injured. The nature of the explosions and the widespread injuries have drawn attention to the ongoing security vulnerabilities in the region.
