Europe-made Pagers Implicated in Deadly Attack on Hezbollah as Middle East Prepares for Retaliation | Lebanon

The Taiwanese manufacturer, Gold Apollo, has denied making the pagers used in the deadly explosive attack in Lebanon, which killed at least nine people and wounded almost 3,000. The attack, carried out by remotely detonating thousands of pagers, targeted Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon. Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the blasts and has vowed to seek revenge. The Israeli military has not directly commented on the incident but has held a situational assessment focusing on readiness. Lebanese authorities and hospitals have been overwhelmed by the influx of patients following the attack. Iranian ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, was among those wounded. The attack has heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, potentially derailing efforts by the US to prevent further retaliation. US officials have expressed concerns over a possible ground invasion of Lebanon by Israel. The attack is seen as a significant security breach for Hezbollah and comes amid ongoing conflict and targeted assassinations between the two sides. The origins of the pagers used in the attack have been traced back to a company in Europe that has the right to use Gold Apollo’s brand. The Taiwanese manufacturer has denied any involvement in the production of the pagers and expressed embarrassment over the situation. The aftermath of the attack has left Lebanon on edge as authorities investigate the cause of the explosions.

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