The New Dark Age

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 — Al Mayadeen

A massive attack targeting pagers left hundreds of Lebanese citizens injured.

The attack is reportedly an Israeli cyberattack, though investigations are still ongoing.

Dr. Firas al-Abiad, Lebanon’s Caretaker Minister of Public Health, reported that the cyber attack targeting pagers, has so far killed 8 people, and approximately 2,750 injuries, with around 200 in critical condition. The injured are being treated across 100 hospitals.

UPDATE

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon released a statement holding “Israel” “fully responsible for this criminal aggression” after “thoroughly reviewing all the current facts, data, and available information regarding the treacherous attack that occurred this afternoon.”

The statement highlighted that the Israeli attack, “which also targeted civilians, resulted in the martyrdom of several people and the injury of many others.” The Resistance also reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian resistance and Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied Wes Bank.

The statement concluded by vowing that the “treacherous and criminal enemy will undoubtedly face its just punishment for this heinous attack, in ways both expected and unforeseen.”