Thousands of Hezbollah Fighters Wounded and Eight Killed When Their Pagers Start Exploding in Beirut as Officials Blame Israel [VIDEOS]

Hundreds of Hezbollah militants were seriously wounded or killed on Tuesday when the pagers they used for communication exploded around their belts and pockets. Officials allege that the blasts were triggered by a hacking attack from Israel. Hezbollah officials also confirmed the wide-range attack on its operatives, including fighters and medics.

One Hezbollah member, on conditions of anonymity, described it as the “largest security breach” since the group’s daily attacks on Israel began on October 8. Social media videos show multiple incidents where men seemingly unaware of the danger had their devices detonate in their pockets, leaving the victims in pain while bystanders fled the scene or watched in horror.

Unexpected Attack

The series of sudden, unexpected explosions, which began around 3:45 p.m. local time and continued for about an hour, caused widespread panic and chaotic scenes throughout southern Lebanon and Beirut.

Social media images and footage broadcast by both Lebanese and …