Hezbollah has vowed to respond to the pagers attack, which it pinned on Israel, as the two parties continue to exchange fire along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: At least 9 killed, 300 injured as second wave of blasts targets Hezbollah devices in Lebanon
Lebanon doctors tell of horror after pager blasts
Doctors in Lebanon spoke Wednesday of horrific eye injuries and finger amputations, a day after Hezbollah paging devices exploded across the country, killing 12 people and wounding up to 2,800."The injuries were mainly to the eyes and hands, with finger amputations, shrapnel in the eyes -- some people lost their sight," said doctor Joelle Khadra, who was working in emergency at Beirut's Hotel-Dieu hospital.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon doctors tell of horror after pager blasts
Pager explosions deal heavy blow to Hezbollah comms network: analysts
The simultaneous explosion of hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members has massively hindered the group's communications and could undermine its operations against Israel in Lebanon's south, analysts said.The wireless devices used by Hezbollah combatants, health workers and administrative staff exploded across Lebanon on Tuesday killing 12 people and wounding around 2,800, according to official figures.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pager explosions deal heavy blow to Hezbollah comms network: analysts
In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore
Should antisemitism be addressed separately or as part of a broader fight against prejudice?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore
UN votes 124-14 to strip Israel of right to self-defense in Gaza, West Bank
The resolution also calls on member states not to sell arms or military equipment to Israel that would be used in Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: UN votes 124-14 to strip Israel of right to self-defense in Gaza, West Bank
Taiwan, Hungary deny making Hezbollah pagers
Taiwan and Hungary on Wednesday denied making pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon, killing 12 people. The New York Times, citing American and other anonymous officials, reported that Israel had inserted explosive material into a shipment of pagers from Taiwan's Gold Apollo. Taiwanese prosecutors launched an investigation. Gold Apollo denied producing the devices and instead pointed the finger at its Budapest-based partner BAC Consulting KFT.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Taiwan, Hungary deny making Hezbollah pagers
What are the ICOM IC-V82 radios exploding in Lebanon?
At the time of writing, hundreds of people were already reportedly wounded due to these latest explosions.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: What are the ICOM IC-V82 radios exploding in Lebanon?
Gallant compliments Mossad as devices explode across Lebanon
Gallant did not take explicit credit, and Israel has been careful not to take public credit for the exploding beepers on Tuesday or the exploding devices on Wednesday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gallant compliments Mossad as devices explode across Lebanon
Why Hezbollah’s pager op losses could lead to new phase of war
Hezbollah and Iranian media characterize this as a “terrorist” attack. Al-Manar, the Hezbollah media arm, says the attack will “double our determination for Jihad.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Why Hezbollah’s pager op losses could lead to new phase of war
US hostage families tell WH they're frustrated with lack of progress in hostage negotiations
Sullivan stressed the administration’s "unwavering commitment to bringing the Americans home."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US hostage families tell WH they're frustrated with lack of progress in hostage negotiations