In a significant escalation of military actions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly approved pagers explosion attacks in Lebanon, according to an Israeli news outlet, Walla.
Electronic pagers belonging to members of Hezbollah exploded simultaneously on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 across the Middle East. The method of attack was highly unusual, if not unprecedented, and raised the specter of an escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
The decision came during security consultations held earlier this week with senior ministers and intelligence chiefs according to the Israeli media reports.
Unnamed American officials cited by Walla indicate that the approved operations include the use of pager explosions—a tactic that could further heighten tensions in an already volatile region. The discussions reportedly focused on addressing perceived threats from militant groups based in Lebanon.
