Hezbollah vows to continue ‘operations to support Gaza’ despite recent events
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has declared its intention to continue supporting Gaza through its operations, following the recent pager attack. In a statement on Telegram, the group emphasized its commitment to the cause, stating, “This path is ongoing and separate from the difficult reckoning that the criminal enemy must await for its massacre on Tuesday.”
Four soldiers killed in combat in southern Gaza
The Israeli military has reported the deaths of four soldiers in combat in southern Gaza, including a female paramedic among the casualties. Additionally, six soldiers were wounded, with three of them in critical condition. These latest fatalities bring the military’s losses in the Gaza conflict to 348 since the commencement of the ground offensive.
Pager blasts detected in several Lebanon and Syria locations
Incidents involving pager explosions have been detected in various locations in Lebanon and Syria, raising concerns about the spread of violence in the region. The use of pagers as a means of communication has been a tactic employed by groups such as Hezbollah, leading to increased scrutiny and security measures in the area.
Blinken to discuss Gaza ceasefire in Egypt
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Egypt to discuss efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and strengthen bilateral ties with Cairo. While the recent events in Lebanon have raised questions about the ceasefire talks, the US remains committed to diplomatic solutions to reduce tensions in the region. Blinken’s discussions with Egyptian officials will focus on securing agreement from both parties for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
Gold Apollo denies involvement in pager attack
Taiwan’s Gold Apollo has refuted reports linking the company to the production of pagers used in the recent detonations in Lebanon. Despite the similarities in the destroyed pagers to those made by Gold Apollo, the company’s founder clarified that the devices were manufactured by a European company authorized to use their brand. Denying any connection to the incident, Gold Apollo expressed embarrassment over the situation.
Israel accused of planting explosives in pagers
Sources have revealed that Israel’s Mossad spy agency allegedly planted explosives inside 5,000 pagers ordered by Hezbollah prior to the detonations in Lebanon. The elaborate plot, which took months to execute, involved modifying the devices at the production level to include explosive material. This revelation sheds light on the tactics employed by intelligence agencies in the ongoing conflict in the region.
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