Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia.

Iran stands accused by Western governments of supplying both drones and missiles to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, a charge it has repeatedly denied.

The solid-fuel Jihad missile was designed and manufactured by the aerospace arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and has an operational range of 1,000 kilometres (more than 600 miles), state news agency IRNA said.

The Shahed-136B drone is an upgraded version of the Shahed-136, with new features and an operational range of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles), it added.

New President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the annual parade in Tehran, commemorating the 1980-88 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq.

"Today, our defensive and deterrent capabilities have grown so much that no demon even thinks about any aggression towards our dear Iran," he said.

"With unity and cohesion among Islamic countries...we can put in its place the bloodthirsty, genocidal usurper Israel, which shows no mercy to anyone, women or children, old or young."

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Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a similar tirade against Israel to delegates to an annual meeting of Muslim clerics hosted by Iran, calling on Islamic countries to "completely cut off their economic relations" with Israel and "weaken political ties."

"This inner strength can eliminate the Zionist regime, this malignant cancerous tumour, from the heart of the Islamic community in Palestine and get rid of US domination and coercive interference in the region," he said.

Middle East tensions have soared since Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 sparking war in Gaza and drawing in Iranian allies around the region.

The tensions have intensified in recent days as the focus of Israel's firepower has shifted north to the Lebanon border where its troops have been battling the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

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An Israeli air strike on Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Friday killed 31 people, including two of its top commanders, Lebanese authorities said, hot on the heels of deadly sabotage attacks on the group's communications earlier this week.

Britain, France, Germany and the United States slapped new sanctions on Iran earlier this month, alleging that it had been providing ballistic missiles for Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

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Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia.

Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia. Iran stands accused by Western governments of supplying both drones and missiles to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, a charge it has repeatedly denied. The solid-fuel Jihad missile was designed and manufactured by the aerospace arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and has an operational range of 1,000 kilometres (more than 600 miles), state news agency IRNA said. The Shahed-136B drone is an upgraded version of the Shahed-136, with new features and an operational range of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles), it added. New President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the annual parade in Tehran, commemorating the 1980-88 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq. "Today, our defensive and deterrent capabilities have grown so much that no demon even thinks about any aggression towards our dear Iran," he said. "With unity and cohesion among Islamic countries...we can put in its place the bloodthirsty, genocidal usurper Israel, which shows no mercy to anyone, women or children, old or young." Also read: Israeli strike on Beirut: Lebanon ministry says at least 31 killed including 3 kids Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a similar tirade against Israel to delegates to an annual meeting of Muslim clerics hosted by Iran, calling on Islamic countries to "completely cut off their economic relations" with Israel and "weaken political ties." "This inner strength can eliminate the Zionist regime, this malignant cancerous tumour, from the heart of the Islamic community in Palestine and get rid of US domination and coercive interference in the region," he said. Middle East tensions have soared since Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 sparking war in Gaza and drawing in Iranian allies around the region. The tensions have intensified in recent days as the focus of Israel's firepower has shifted north to the Lebanon border where its troops have been battling the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Watch | Iran says Israel Will Face "A Crushing Response From The Axis Of Resistance" × An Israeli air strike on Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Friday killed 31 people, including two of its top commanders, Lebanese authorities said, hot on the heels of deadly sabotage attacks on the group's communications earlier this week. Britain, France, Germany and the United States slapped new sanctions on Iran earlier this month, alleging that it had been providing ballistic missiles for Russia's war effort in Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iran unveils new missiles, one-way attack drone amid soaring West Asia tensions

Israel said it had conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut, where an air strike had hit Hezbollah's stronghold in the south of the city. This airstrike on Beirut on Friday killed a senior Hezbollah commander and several other high-ranking members of the Lebanese group.

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Minutes after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech in the aftermath of pager and walkie-talkie explosions, Israel launched a full-scale attack in Lebanon by targeting the militant group's targets.

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Israel said it had conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut, where an air strike had hit Hezbollah's stronghold in the south of the city. Watch in for more details!

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The Israeli army’s command has reinforced its group of forces along the Lebanese border deploying armored vehicles and more military personnel. Watch in for more details!

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#gravitas | Israel said it had conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut, where an air strike had hit Hezbollah's stronghold in the south of the city. Watch in for more details!

Israeli Jets Attack Lebanon: Hezbollah Fires Over 130 Rockets Towards Northern Israel

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli strike on Friday (Sep 20) after it attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, reported news agency AFP citing&nbsp;a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group.&nbsp;

The group's elite Radwan unit chief was killed in what Israel called a "targeted strike".&nbsp;

The Israeli attack hit near key Hezbollah facilities, the security sources in Lebanon told the news agency.&nbsp;

<h2>Who was Ibrahim Aqil?&nbsp;</h2>

Aqil, also known as Tahsin, "serves on Hezbollah’s highest military body, the Jihad Council," according to the&nbsp;US Department of State's Rewards for Justice Program.&nbsp;

He was the armed forces' second-in-command after Fuad Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli strike in July, also in Hezbollah's southern Beirut stronghold.&nbsp;

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Aqil has also been wanted by the United States for his role in the 1983 bombing of a US Marines barracks in Beirut, and in directing the taking of American and German hostages in Lebanon in the 1980s.&nbsp;

Hezbollah's local media al-Manar TV reported that the southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, had been subjected to an act of aggression, killing one and injuring 14 people.&nbsp;

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that they conducted a targeted strike in Beirut.&nbsp;

"The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) conducted a targeted strike in Beirut. At this moment, there are no changes in the Home Front Command defensive guidelines," the Israeli military said without&nbsp;providing any further&nbsp;details.

<h2>How was Hezbollah deputy leader Fuad Shukr killed?&nbsp;</h2>

Hezbollah deputy leader Fuad Shukr was lured to his seventh-floor residence from his second-floor office in Beirut in July this year, where he was killed in an airstrike.&nbsp;

The Israeli strike on July 30 killed Shukr, his wife, two other women and two children. Hezbollah was reportedly working with Iran to investigate the security breach that led to the airstrike, killing one of its important assets.&nbsp;

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The tensions in West Asia have risen after the pagers and walkie-talkies attack across Lebanon, earlier this week.&nbsp;

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Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli strike on Friday (Sep 20) after it attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, reported news agency AFP citing a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group.

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli strike on Friday (Sep 20) after it attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, reported news agency AFP citing a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group. The group's elite Radwan unit chief was killed in what Israel called a "targeted strike". The Israeli attack hit near key Hezbollah facilities, the security sources in Lebanon told the news agency. Who was Ibrahim Aqil? Aqil, also known as Tahsin, "serves on Hezbollah’s highest military body, the Jihad Council," according to the US Department of State's Rewards for Justice Program. He was the armed forces' second-in-command after Fuad Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli strike in July, also in Hezbollah's southern Beirut stronghold. #BREAKING | Israel launches deadly air strikes on Hezbollah stronghold in South Beirut; civilian casualties feared #IsraelHezbollahConflict #Lebanon #Beirut pic.twitter.com/4DlY1lOFHM — WION (@WIONews) September 20, 2024 × Aqil has also been wanted by the United States for his role in the 1983 bombing of a US Marines barracks in Beirut, and in directing the taking of American and German hostages in Lebanon in the 1980s. Hezbollah's local media al-Manar TV reported that the southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, had been subjected to an act of aggression, killing one and injuring 14 people. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that they conducted a targeted strike in Beirut. "The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) conducted a targeted strike in Beirut. At this moment, there are no changes in the Home Front Command defensive guidelines," the Israeli military said without providing any further details. How was Hezbollah deputy leader Fuad Shukr killed? Hezbollah deputy leader Fuad Shukr was lured to his seventh-floor residence from his second-floor office in Beirut in July this year, where he was killed in an airstrike. The Israeli strike on July 30 killed Shukr, his wife, two other women and two children. Hezbollah was reportedly working with Iran to investigate the security breach that led to the airstrike, killing one of its important assets. Israel launches deadly air strikes on Hezbollah stronghold in South Beirut; Five people, including children, killed and 17 wounded . . .#Lebanon #Beirut pic.twitter.com/QjU1xgjvJr — WION (@WIONews) September 20, 2024 × The tensions in West Asia have risen after the pagers and walkie-talkies attack across Lebanon, earlier this week. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

In one of the deadliest attacks across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel had established a shell company in Hungary, posing as an international pager producer, the New York Times reported citing&nbsp;intelligence officers.

The company manufactured ordinary pagers for various clients, however, the devices sent to Lebanon contained explosive batteries.&nbsp;

Tuesday's blasts reportedly&nbsp;claimed the lives of at least nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured nearly 3,000 others, when the pagers blasted&nbsp;simultaneously across Lebanon.&nbsp;

The coordinated blasts are said to be the&nbsp;result&nbsp;of a months-long operation by Israel targeting members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.&nbsp;

<h2>5000 pagers imported &nbsp;</h2>

Lebanese security sources told Reuters that Israel's Mossad spy agency had planted explosives in 5000 pagers imported by Hezbollah from Taiwan.

The pagers had the labels of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, however, the Taiwanese company denied manufacturing the explosive devices.&nbsp;

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Instead, they alleged that the pagers were produced by BAC Consulting KFT, a European company based in Budapest, Hungary, which had been granted the right to use Gold Apollo's brand name.

According to the New York Times report, Israel had set up at least two additional shell companies to conceal the identities of intelligence officers involved in creating the pagers.&nbsp;

The devices were being sent to Lebanon from 2021 in small numbers, and the orders increased with time.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel

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Before the pagers attack happened, Israel reportedly&nbsp;informed US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin that a military operation would take place in Lebanon, and did not provide specific details.&nbsp;

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had previously&nbsp;warned members not to carry cell phones, as Israel could use them to track the group's movements.&nbsp;

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In one of the deadliest attacks across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel had established a shell company in Hungary, posing as an international pager producer, the New York Times reported citing intelligence officers.

In one of the deadliest attacks across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel had established a shell company in Hungary, posing as an international pager producer, the New York Times reported citing intelligence officers. The company manufactured ordinary pagers for various clients, however, the devices sent to Lebanon contained explosive batteries. Tuesday's blasts reportedly claimed the lives of at least nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured nearly 3,000 others, when the pagers blasted simultaneously across Lebanon. The coordinated blasts are said to be the result of a months-long operation by Israel targeting members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. 5000 pagers imported Lebanese security sources told Reuters that Israel's Mossad spy agency had planted explosives in 5000 pagers imported by Hezbollah from Taiwan. The pagers had the labels of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, however, the Taiwanese company denied manufacturing the explosive devices. Also read: Here's what we know about Budapest-based company linked to Hezbollah pagers Instead, they alleged that the pagers were produced by BAC Consulting KFT, a European company based in Budapest, Hungary, which had been granted the right to use Gold Apollo's brand name. According to the New York Times report, Israel had set up at least two additional shell companies to conceal the identities of intelligence officers involved in creating the pagers. The devices were being sent to Lebanon from 2021 in small numbers, and the orders increased with time. Watch | Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel × Before the pagers attack happened, Israel reportedly informed US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin that a military operation would take place in Lebanon, and did not provide specific details. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had previously warned members not to carry cell phones, as Israel could use them to track the group's movements. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

How Israel used shell companies to execute pagers attack across Lebanon

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, according to a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group. The attack hit near key Hezbollah facilities, the security sources in Lebanon told the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in India, amid the Tirupati Prasadam row, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy called the lab report which claimed that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used to make Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering, during his tenure, false.&nbsp;

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Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli strike on Friday (Sep 20) after it attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, reported news agency AFP citing&nbsp;a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group.&nbsp;

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Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has responded to the allegations that during&nbsp;his tenure, animal fat, including beef tallow was used to make&nbsp;Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering.&nbsp;Reddy called the lab report false and accused Telugu Desam Party&nbsp;(TDP) leader and incumbent CM Chandrababu Naidu of using "faith for politics".

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Further culling&nbsp;the freedom and choices of its citizens, the Taliban have allegedly purchased jammers from Iran to shut down independent television channels reporting on the regime's terrible ways, from reaching the masses.&nbsp;

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Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war.&nbsp;Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.&nbsp;

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After Taiwanese firm&nbsp;Gold Apollo claimed it had not manufactured the pagers that exploded and killed 12 people, including two children, the focus has now shifted towards a Hungary-based company called&nbsp;BAC Consulting which allegedly had the license to develop the devices.&nbsp;

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Transformers One,&nbsp;the untold story of Optimus Prime and Megatron is finally in India. The film was released today&nbsp;(September 20) in theatres in India and we talked&nbsp;to the director of the film, Josh Cooley who spoke about Keegan-Michael Key who voiced the character of Bumblebee and gave him an interesting new twist in the origins film.&nbsp;

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, according to a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group.

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, according to a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group. The attack hit near key Hezbollah facilities, the security sources in Lebanon told the news agency AFP. Meanwhile, in India, amid the Tirupati Prasadam row, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy called the lab report which claimed that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used to make Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering, during his tenure, false. Click on the headlines to read more: Senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Israeli strike in Beirut Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli strike on Friday (Sep 20) after it attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, reported news agency AFP citing a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group. Tirupati Prasadam row: Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy says lab report false, blames Naidu for playing faith politics Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has responded to the allegations that during his tenure, animal fat, including beef tallow was used to make Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering. Reddy called the lab report false and accused Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and incumbent CM Chandrababu Naidu of using "faith for politics". Trump says Jews would be to blame if he lost election, reiterates Israel may cease to exist if 'enemy' wins Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that if he were to lose the presidential election in November, it would be due to Jewish Americans not voting for him en masse. Taliban bought Iranian jammers to block news channels critical of regime's terrible ways Further culling the freedom and choices of its citizens, the Taliban have allegedly purchased jammers from Iran to shut down independent television channels reporting on the regime's terrible ways, from reaching the masses. Lebanese envoy warns Israeli ground incursion will lead to 'doomsday' regional war Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air. Here's what we know about Budapest-based company linked to Hezbollah pagers After Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo claimed it had not manufactured the pagers that exploded and killed 12 people, including two children, the focus has now shifted towards a Hungary-based company called BAC Consulting which allegedly had the license to develop the devices. PM Modi to embark on 3-day US trip: From Quad to UN Summit, here's what the schedule looks like Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be embarking on a three-day trip to the US from Saturday (Sep 21) to Monday (Sep 23) where he will attend the fourth annual Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by United States President Joe Biden in his home residence of Wilmington, Delaware. Israeli PM Netanyahu to delay departure for US amid security situation in north Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday. IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting reveals why he chose Punjab Kings over other teams; details on essentials Newly-appointed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed what attracted him to accept their offer despite interests from several teams ahead of IPL 2025. Ponting, who previously coached Delhi Capitals for seven seasons, detailed what he told his new team owners and shared his thoughts on retention plans as the mega auction date nears. Transformers One director Josh Cooley on why he cast Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee Transformers One, the untold story of Optimus Prime and Megatron is finally in India. The film was released today (September 20) in theatres in India and we talked to the director of the film, Josh Cooley who spoke about Keegan-Michael Key who voiced the character of Bumblebee and gave him an interesting new twist in the origins film.

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Israel-Hezbollah War: 8 Killed, About 60 People Injured After Israeli Jets Attack Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned.

During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28.

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Israel is engaged in a fierce cross-border clash in the country's north with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, with the situation deteriorating in recent days.

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On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned. During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu to address UNGA session, meet world leaders: Report Israel is engaged in a fierce cross-border clash in the country's north with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, with the situation deteriorating in recent days. Watch | America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war × On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to delay departure for US amid security situation in north

BREAKING | Israeli Jets Attack Lebanon: 5 Killed, 17 Injured

In a historic vote, the United Nations General Assembly has widely supported a Palestinian resolution to end Israeli occupation. Meanwhile, after visiting Egypt, the U.S. Secretary of State expressed his frustration over ceasefire talks. Is there a ceasefire deal in the making despite the escalating tensions in the region?

UNGA Calls for Israel to End Its Occupation in Gaza, West Bank

Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel

The pagers began beeping just after 3:30 in the afternoon in Lebanon on Tuesday, alerting Hezbollah operatives to a message from their leadership in a chorus of chimes, melodies, and buzzes.

Lebanon Pager Explosions: Tensions high after attack on Hezbollah

Lebanon's Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands blew up this week, two security sources said, indicating the group was confident the devices were safe despite an ongoing sweep of electronic kits to identify threats.

One member of the Iranian-backed militia received a new pager on Monday that exploded the next day while it was still in its box, said one of the sources.

A pager given to a senior member just days earlier injured a subordinate when it detonated, the second source said.

In an apparently coordinated attack, the Gold Apollo branded devices detonated on Tuesday across Hezbollah's strongholds of south Lebanon, Beirut's suburbs, and the eastern Bekaa valley.

On Wednesday, hundreds of Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploded. The consecutive attacks killed 37 people, including at least two children, and injured more than 3,000 people.

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The batteries of the walkie-talkies were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, another Lebanese source familiar with the device's components told Reuters on Friday. Up to three grams of explosives hidden in the pagers had gone undetected for months by Hezbollah, Reuters reported earlier this week.

One of the security sources said it was very hard to detect the explosives "with any device or scanner." The source did not specify what type of scanners Hezbollah had run the pagers through.

Hezbollah examined the pagers after they were delivered to Lebanon, starting in 2022, including by travelling through airports with them to ensure they would not trigger alarms, two additional sources told Reuters. In total, Reuters spoke to six sources familiar with the details of the exploding devices for this story.

The sources did not specify the names of the airports where they conducted the tests.

Lebanon and Hezbollah say Israel was behind the attacks. Israel's secretive military intelligence Unit 8200 was involved in the planning, a Western security source told Reuters this week. Israel, which has since stepped up airstrikes on Lebanon, has neither denied nor confirmed involvement.

Rather than a specific suspicion of the pagers, the checks had been part of a routine "sweep" of its equipment, including communications devices, to find any indications that they were laced with explosives or surveillance mechanisms, one of the security sources said.

The attacks, and the distribution of the devices despite the routine sweep and checks for breaches, have struck at Hezbollah's reputation as the most formidable of Iran's allied 'Axis of Resistance' umbrella of anti-Israel irregular forces across the Middle East.

In a televised speech on Thursday, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said the attacks were "unprecedented in the history" of the group.

Hezbollah's media office and Israel's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this story.

Taiwan-based Gold Apollo has said it did not manufacture the devices used in the attack, saying they were made by a company in Europe licensed to use the firm's brand. Reuters has not been able to establish where they were made or at what point they were tampered with.&nbsp;

A batch of 5,000 of the pagers were brought into Lebanon earlier this year. Reuters previously reported that Hezbollah turned to pagers in an attempt to evade Israeli surveillance of its mobile phones, following the killing of senior commanders in targeted airstrikes over the past year.

Hezbollah's conflict with Israel dates back decades but has flared up in the past year in parallel with the Gaza war, heightening worries of a full-blown regional war.

<h2>Too little, too late&nbsp;</h2>

After the pagers detonated on Tuesday, Hezbollah suspected more of its devices may have been compromised, two of the security sources, as well as an intelligence source, told Reuters.

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In response, it intensified the sweep of its communications systems, carrying out careful examinations of all devices. It also began investigating the supply chains through which the pagers were brought in, the two security sources said.

But the review had not been concluded by Wednesday afternoon when the hand-held radios exploded.&nbsp;

Hezbollah believes that Israel opted to detonate the group's hand-held radios because it feared Hezbollah would soon find that the walkie-talkies were also rigged with explosives, one of the sources told Reuters.

The walkie-talkie explosions left 25 people dead and at least 650 injured, according to Lebanon's health ministry - a much higher fatality rate than the previous day's pager blasts, which killed 12 and wounded nearly 3,000.&nbsp;

That is because they carried a higher payload of explosives than the beepers, one of the security sources and the intelligence source said.&nbsp;

The group's probe into precisely where, when and how the devices were laced with explosives is ongoing, three of the sources said. Nasrallah later said the same in the speech on Thursday.

One of the security sources said Hezbollah had foiled previous Israeli operations targeting devices imported from abroad by the group - from its private landline telephones to ventilation units in the group's offices.&nbsp;

That includes suspected breaches in the past year.&nbsp;

"There are several electronic issues that we were able to discover - but not the pagers," the source said. "They tricked us, hats off to the enemy."

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Lebanon's Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands blew up this week, two security sources said, indicating the group was confident the devices were safe despite an ongoing sweep of electronic kits to identify threats.

Lebanon's Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands blew up this week, two security sources said, indicating the group was confident the devices were safe despite an ongoing sweep of electronic kits to identify threats. One member of the Iranian-backed militia received a new pager on Monday that exploded the next day while it was still in its box, said one of the sources. A pager given to a senior member just days earlier injured a subordinate when it detonated, the second source said. In an apparently coordinated attack, the Gold Apollo branded devices detonated on Tuesday across Hezbollah's strongholds of south Lebanon, Beirut's suburbs, and the eastern Bekaa valley. On Wednesday, hundreds of Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploded. The consecutive attacks killed 37 people, including at least two children, and injured more than 3,000 people. Also Read | Here's what we know about Budapest-based company linked to Hezbollah pagers The batteries of the walkie-talkies were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, another Lebanese source familiar with the device's components told Reuters on Friday. Up to three grams of explosives hidden in the pagers had gone undetected for months by Hezbollah, Reuters reported earlier this week. One of the security sources said it was very hard to detect the explosives "with any device or scanner." The source did not specify what type of scanners Hezbollah had run the pagers through. Hezbollah examined the pagers after they were delivered to Lebanon, starting in 2022, including by travelling through airports with them to ensure they would not trigger alarms, two additional sources told Reuters. In total, Reuters spoke to six sources familiar with the details of the exploding devices for this story. The sources did not specify the names of the airports where they conducted the tests. Lebanon and Hezbollah say Israel was behind the attacks. Israel's secretive military intelligence Unit 8200 was involved in the planning, a Western security source told Reuters this week. Israel, which has since stepped up airstrikes on Lebanon, has neither denied nor confirmed involvement. Rather than a specific suspicion of the pagers, the checks had been part of a routine "sweep" of its equipment, including communications devices, to find any indications that they were laced with explosives or surveillance mechanisms, one of the security sources said. The attacks, and the distribution of the devices despite the routine sweep and checks for breaches, have struck at Hezbollah's reputation as the most formidable of Iran's allied 'Axis of Resistance' umbrella of anti-Israel irregular forces across the Middle East. In a televised speech on Thursday, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said the attacks were "unprecedented in the history" of the group. Hezbollah's media office and Israel's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this story. Taiwan-based Gold Apollo has said it did not manufacture the devices used in the attack, saying they were made by a company in Europe licensed to use the firm's brand. Reuters has not been able to establish where they were made or at what point they were tampered with. A batch of 5,000 of the pagers were brought into Lebanon earlier this year. Reuters previously reported that Hezbollah turned to pagers in an attempt to evade Israeli surveillance of its mobile phones, following the killing of senior commanders in targeted airstrikes over the past year. Hezbollah's conflict with Israel dates back decades but has flared up in the past year in parallel with the Gaza war, heightening worries of a full-blown regional war. Too little, too late After the pagers detonated on Tuesday, Hezbollah suspected more of its devices may have been compromised, two of the security sources, as well as an intelligence source, told Reuters. Also Read | Lebanese envoy warns Israeli ground incursion will lead to 'doomsday' regional war In response, it intensified the sweep of its communications systems, carrying out careful examinations of all devices. It also began investigating the supply chains through which the pagers were brought in, the two security sources said. But the review had not been concluded by Wednesday afternoon when the hand-held radios exploded. Hezbollah believes that Israel opted to detonate the group's hand-held radios because it feared Hezbollah would soon find that the walkie-talkies were also rigged with explosives, one of the sources told Reuters. The walkie-talkie explosions left 25 people dead and at least 650 injured, according to Lebanon's health ministry - a much higher fatality rate than the previous day's pager blasts, which killed 12 and wounded nearly 3,000. That is because they carried a higher payload of explosives than the beepers, one of the security sources and the intelligence source said. The group's probe into precisely where, when and how the devices were laced with explosives is ongoing, three of the sources said. Nasrallah later said the same in the speech on Thursday. One of the security sources said Hezbollah had foiled previous Israeli operations targeting devices imported from abroad by the group - from its private landline telephones to ventilation units in the group's offices. That includes suspected breaches in the past year. "There are several electronic issues that we were able to discover - but not the pagers," the source said. "They tricked us, hats off to the enemy." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah handed out pagers to its members hours before blasts

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander Salami told Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah that Israel will face "a crushing response from the axis of resistance”. The axis of resistance refers to Iran-aligned armed groups in the Middle East. This includes Lebanon's Hezbollah, Yemen's Houthis, and Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces. Lebanon and Hezbollah have blamed Israel for the attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

Iran says Israel Will Face "A Crushing Response From The Axis Of Resistance"

BREAKING: Israeli Army Says it Conducted a 'Targeted Strike' in Beirut

Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that if he were to lose the presidential election in November, it would be due to Jewish Americans not voting for him en masse.&nbsp;

Addressing an event on combating antisemitism and supporting Israel, Trump lamented&nbsp;that he was trailing his Democrat rival, Kamala Harris, among the community and its voters.

“If I don’t win this election,&nbsp;the Jewish people would have a lot to do with that if that happens because if 40 per cent, I mean, 60 per cent of the people are voting for the enemy – Israel, in my opinion, will cease to exist within two years,” Trump declared.&nbsp;

“I will put it to you very simply and gently: I really haven’t been treated right, but you haven’t been treated&nbsp;right, because you’re putting yourself in great danger,” he added.

The Republican leader said the Democratic Party had a&nbsp;“hold, or curse” on Jewish Americans and that he should be getting “100 per cent” of Jewish votes because of his policies on Israel.

“My promise to Jewish Americans is this: With your vote, I will be your defender, your protector, and I will be the best friend Jewish Americans have ever had in the White House.&nbsp;But in all fairness, I already am," he added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israel won't exist: Trump</h2>

This is not the first instance when the former US president&nbsp;has attempted to galvanise the Jewish votes for his campaign. During the first presidential debate against Harris earlier this month, Trump went on an explosive tirade, claiming that Israel as the state we know today, will cease to exist if Harris came to power.&nbsp;

"She hates Israel. If she is President, I believe that Israel will not exist in two years from now," Trump said.&nbsp;

He also alleged that Harris "hated the Arab population"&nbsp;and that the Middle East was calm during his stint in the White House.&nbsp;

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On her part, Harris denied Trump's claims and said he was trying to "divide and distract from the reality".

"Israel has a right to defend itself... What we know is that this war must end, it must end immediately. We need a ceasefire deal, and we need the hostages out.”

Recent polls indicate that while the competition is close, Harris might be edging Trump in a few swings states, primarily due to her performance in the debate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that if he were to lose the presidential election in November, it would be due to Jewish Americans not voting for him en masse.

Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that if he were to lose the presidential election in November, it would be due to Jewish Americans not voting for him en masse. Addressing an event on combating antisemitism and supporting Israel, Trump lamented that he was trailing his Democrat rival, Kamala Harris, among the community and its voters. “If I don’t win this election, the Jewish people would have a lot to do with that if that happens because if 40 per cent, I mean, 60 per cent of the people are voting for the enemy – Israel, in my opinion, will cease to exist within two years,” Trump declared. “I will put it to you very simply and gently: I really haven’t been treated right, but you haven’t been treated right, because you’re putting yourself in great danger,” he added. The Republican leader said the Democratic Party had a “hold, or curse” on Jewish Americans and that he should be getting “100 per cent” of Jewish votes because of his policies on Israel. “My promise to Jewish Americans is this: With your vote, I will be your defender, your protector, and I will be the best friend Jewish Americans have ever had in the White House. But in all fairness, I already am," he added. Watch | Trump warns Israel will be ‘gone’ under Kamala Harris × Israel won't exist: Trump This is not the first instance when the former US president has attempted to galvanise the Jewish votes for his campaign. During the first presidential debate against Harris earlier this month, Trump went on an explosive tirade, claiming that Israel as the state we know today, will cease to exist if Harris came to power. "She hates Israel. If she is President, I believe that Israel will not exist in two years from now," Trump said. He also alleged that Harris "hated the Arab population" and that the Middle East was calm during his stint in the White House. Also read | Elon Musk endorses Trump, but employees favor Harris with donations On her part, Harris denied Trump's claims and said he was trying to "divide and distract from the reality". "Israel has a right to defend itself... What we know is that this war must end, it must end immediately. We need a ceasefire deal, and we need the hostages out.” Recent polls indicate that while the competition is close, Harris might be edging Trump in a few swings states, primarily due to her performance in the debate. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says Jews would be to blame if he lost election, reiterates Israel may cease to exist if 'enemy' wins

Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war.&nbsp;

Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.

This comes as&nbsp;Lebanon's armed forces have stood by as the militant group&nbsp;Hezbollah attacked Israel for nearly a year.&nbsp;

He said, "We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid."&nbsp;

Terming the militant&nbsp;group a “formidable fighting force”, he warned Israel to learn from "humiliating" defeats of the past.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel

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A war would “definitely [be] a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war," Mortada said, adding that this is what&nbsp;recent history has taught us.&nbsp;

"So all efforts should be focused on avoiding such an outcome," he stressed.&nbsp;

<h2>Israel hits 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon</h2>

On Friday (Sep 20), Israel carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon and hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other "terrorist sites" including a weapons storage facility.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the launchers were ready to be fired against Israel.&nbsp;

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Israel on Thursday issued orders restricting movement for communities in the Golan Heights and parts of northern Israel. However, the orders were lifted on Friday morning.&nbsp;

The IDF added it would be carrying out "activities in the training areas" of northern Israel over the weekend and that "gunshots and explosions" might be heard in nearby settlements.

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Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.

Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air. This comes as Lebanon's armed forces have stood by as the militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel for nearly a year. He said, "We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid." Terming the militant group a “formidable fighting force”, he warned Israel to learn from "humiliating" defeats of the past. Watch | Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel × A war would “definitely [be] a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war," Mortada said, adding that this is what recent history has taught us. "So all efforts should be focused on avoiding such an outcome," he stressed. Israel hits 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon On Friday (Sep 20), Israel carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon and hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other "terrorist sites" including a weapons storage facility. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the launchers were ready to be fired against Israel. Also read: Lebanon explosions: Components for pagers used in blasts not made in Taiwan, says minister Israel on Thursday issued orders restricting movement for communities in the Golan Heights and parts of northern Israel. However, the orders were lifted on Friday morning. The IDF added it would be carrying out "activities in the training areas" of northern Israel over the weekend and that "gunshots and explosions" might be heard in nearby settlements. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Lebanese envoy warns Israeli ground incursion will lead to 'doomsday' regional war

The leader of Hezbollah vowed on Thursday to keep up daily strikes on Israel despite this week's mass bombing attack on its communication devices. Hezbollah and Israel launched fresh attacks across the border as Hassan Nasrallah spoke for the first time since the deadly device bombings.

Hezbollah Leader Vows to Retaliate Against Israel for Pager and Walkie-talkie Attacks

Israel said it struck hundreds of targets in Lebanon, hours after Hezbollah's leader vowed to retaliate for two rounds of attacks targeting its operatives' communication devices across Lebanon.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli jets strike hundreds of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Six Palestinians were killed and 18 others injured by Israeli forces during a military raid in the occupied West Bank city of Qabatiya. Watch to know more.

Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West bank's Qabatiya

After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. At least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured in Lebanon after hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by militant group Hezbollah exploded in multiple parts of the country.

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Blasts in Hezbollah strongholds stoke fears of an all-out-war

India on Wednesday (Sep 18)&nbsp;abstained from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.&nbsp;

The Palestinian-drafted resolution received 124 votes in favour, while 43 countries abstained, including India. Meanwhile, Israel, the United States and 12 others voted no.&nbsp;

Moreover, the nations abstaining included Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

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The resolution was titled 'Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and from the illegality of Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory’.

The resolution demanded, "Israel brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which constitutes a wrongful act of a continuing character entailing its international responsibility, and do so no later than 12 months from the adoption of the present resolution.”

Moreover, the resolution welcomes a July advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice, which stated Israel's occupation of Palestinian authorities and settlements is illegal and should be withdrawn.

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The UNGA&nbsp;resolution further called on states to "take steps towards ceasing the importation of any products originating in the Israeli settlements, as well as the provision or transfer of arms, munitions and related equipment to Israel... where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that they may be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territory."

Earlier on Tuesday, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticised the UNGA&nbsp;for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, further triggering Israel to retaliate.&nbsp;

The war in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas stormed into Israeli communities, reportedly&nbsp;killing around 1200 people and taking nearly 250 hostages.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India on Wednesday (Sep 18) abstained from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.

India on Wednesday (Sep 18) abstained from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months. The Palestinian-drafted resolution received 124 votes in favour, while 43 countries abstained, including India. Meanwhile, Israel, the United States and 12 others voted no. Moreover, the nations abstaining included Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Also read: Israel’s presence in Palestinian territories illegal, rules top UN court The resolution was titled 'Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and from the illegality of Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory’. The resolution demanded, "Israel brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which constitutes a wrongful act of a continuing character entailing its international responsibility, and do so no later than 12 months from the adoption of the present resolution.” Moreover, the resolution welcomes a July advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice, which stated Israel's occupation of Palestinian authorities and settlements is illegal and should be withdrawn. Watch | Israel allegedly hacks pagers, causing massive explosions × The UNGA resolution further called on states to "take steps towards ceasing the importation of any products originating in the Israeli settlements, as well as the provision or transfer of arms, munitions and related equipment to Israel... where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that they may be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territory." Earlier on Tuesday, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticised the UNGA for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, further triggering Israel to retaliate. The war in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas stormed into Israeli communities, reportedly killing around 1200 people and taking nearly 250 hostages. (With inputs from agencies)

India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Israel leave Palestinian territory in a year

On Tuesday (Sep 17), hundreds of pagers of Hezbollah fighters suddenly blasted in an unprecedented attack which was called a brutal strike on the militant group's "Achilles' heel".

In the mysterious blast, at least nine people lost their lives and around 2,800 suffered injuries.&nbsp;

The nature of the attack surpassed the level of scope and execution seen in various covert assassinations and cyber-attacks that have taken place in the region in recent years. &nbsp;

Also, the technique reportedly used by Israel&nbsp;to rattle Hezbollah has placed a question mark over its ability to secure its communication strategy. "This is a very concerning development and it shows Hezbollah is very vulnerable to Israel's intelligence capabilities. The leadership of Hezbollah will have to overhaul its communication strategy and will have to come up with a solution which would be more secure than these pagers," said&nbsp;David Wood,&nbsp;Senior Lebanon Analyst at&nbsp;Crisis Group.

<h2>How did the pager explosion occur?</h2>

The wireless pagers suddenly exploded at 3:30 pm (local time) in Lebanon just after a message was delivered on the device, which appeared to have been sent by the leadership of Hezbollah.&nbsp;

As per the officials, the delivery of the messages activated the explosives as the device beeped for many seconds before it exploded.&nbsp;

Nearly 3,000 pagers exploded in the blast. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a Lebanese&nbsp;security source said that nearly three grams of explosives were hidden in the new pagers and Hezbollah had failed to detect it for months.

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Hezbollah has claimed that the attack was orchestrated by Israel, however, the latter has not commented on the attack.&nbsp;

The pagers which exploded had been recently purchased by Hezbollah said a Lebanese security source to CNN.

The explosions have underscored how vulnerable Hezbollah’s communication network is and how it was compromised which led to the deadly blasts.

"This is an extraordinary assault, notable not only for its lethal precision but also for the secrecy surrounding its execution. The attack has left Hezbollah reeling from a severe security breach, and recovery is likely to be slow. The immediate toll—marked by substantial casualties and an urgent scramble for a new, secure means of communication—compounds the group’s vulnerabilities," said&nbsp;Mohammed Soliman, Director,&nbsp;Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Programme while speaking to WION.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dozens-of-hezbollah-fighters-injured-after-israel-explodes-their-communication-devices-759520">Nine Hezbollah fighters dead; 2,750 injured as ‘Israel explodes’ their communication devices</a>

<h2>How were the pagers compromised and turned into explosives?</h2>

The blast showed the world how the compromise of low-tech wireless communication devices can turn deadly.&nbsp;

As per a report by The New York Times, the pagers of Hezbollah were probably compromised during the joint operation between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel's intelligence agency Mossad.

As per the report, Israel probably kept the explosives inside a batch of pagers and embedded a switch in it to detonate the explosives remotely.&nbsp;

Speaking to The New York Times, International Security Program at Center for Strategic and International Studies deputy director Emily Harding said that there are chances of the pagers getting intercepted by Israeli operatives in between the supply chain before they got delivered to Hezbollah.&nbsp;

Taking to X, director of Armament Research Services N R&nbsp;Jenzen-Jones said that the attack's videos suggest that the “explosive devices were integrated into the pagers."

“The scale suggests a complex supply-chain attack, rather than a scenario in which devices were intercepted and modified in transit," he added.

However, some experts argue that modern consumer devices like pagers contain lithium-ion batteries which can explode or catch on fire if they turn too hot or are brought in contact with metals. But considering the scale of the explosion, it appeared highly unlikely that it was caused by just the battery.&nbsp;

According to a report by Sky News Arabia, Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), which is a highly explosive material, was reportedly placed by Mossad agents in the batteries of the pagers.&nbsp;

Speaking about the massive impact that Hezbollah suffered from the attack with WION, Fellow, Strategic Studies Programme at Observer Research Foundation&nbsp;Kabir Taneja said, "The major takeaway for Hezbollah for this experience is that Israel’s messaging being it still has accessibility deep into the group’s hierarchy and supply chains. So even if a full scale war is avoidable a clandestine war to degrade Hezbollah is very much on the cards."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwanese-company-whose-pagers-exploded-in-lebanon-denies-manufacturing-them-759622">Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them</a>

<h2>Who were the makers of the pagers?</h2>

The pagers which blasted and caused massive losses to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah were made a European distributor, as per the chairperson of a Taiwanese company Gold Apollo.&nbsp;

Speaking to reporters, Gold Apollo founder and chairperson Hsu Ching-kuang said that a contract was signed by his firm with a European distributor - Budapest-based BAC Consulting KFT - for using the Gold Apollo brand.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He added that the contract was signed with the distributor nearly three years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Initially, the Gold Apollo’s other pager and communication products were only imported by the European company.

However, later the company informed Gold Apollo that they wished to create their own pager and asked for the right to use the brand of the Taiwanese company. &nbsp;

<h2>Why did Hezbollah use pagers?</h2>

For Hezbollah, secrecy has been their most important military strategy. The members of the militant group were known to communicate through an internal communications network.&nbsp;

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had earlier asked the members of the militant group and their families in southern Lebanon to throw away their cellphones, as they feared that their movement could be tracked by Israel through those devices.

“Shut it off, bury it, put it in an iron chest and lock it up. The collaborator (with the Israelis) is the cell phone in your hands and those of your wife and your children. This cell phone is the collaborator and the killer," Nasrallah said.

The militant group at that time decided to instead switch to low-tech technology to connect to each other and hence, turned to pagers.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Lebanon Hezbollah pagers explosion: Lebanese Information Minister Calls It 'An Israel Aggression'

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Speaking about the failure of Hezbollah's plan to use pagers as secured communication devices to stop Israel from intercepting their locations, Wood said, "This is the first time Israel has used communication devices as weapons. Hezbollah was already worried about Israel's ability to interfere with its communications. In fact, this is the reason Hezbollah has been using pagers in the first place because earlier in the conflict it worried that Israel was using mobile phones to locate Hezbollah members, including its senior members. So now this means that Hezbollah's plan to use pagers has also been compromised."&nbsp;

So, what will be Hezbollah's next step to create more secure communications among its members after this embarrassing attack allegedly by Israel and will it impact their military ability?

"It will still be possible for Hezbollah leaders to talk with each other directly or to send messages through couriers who can take messages from members to members. However, it can slow down the efficiency of Hezbollah's military operation because such communication strategies are more time-consuming," said Wood, while speaking to WION.&nbsp;

However, Soliman argues that "psychologically, the impact is immense. Hezbollah now faces an existential challenge: its once-trusted equipment is compromised, creating operational paralysis. This communication breakdown will likely force Hezbollah to rethink and overhaul its military operations. Such a transition carries inherent risks, increasing the chances of further operational missteps—gaps that Israel, ever watchful, will be ready to exploit".&nbsp;

On Tuesday (Sep 17), hundreds of pagers of Hezbollah fighters suddenly blasted in an unprecedented attack which was called a brutal strike on the militant group's "Achilles' heel".

On Tuesday (Sep 17), hundreds of pagers of Hezbollah fighters suddenly blasted in an unprecedented attack which was called a brutal strike on the militant group's "Achilles' heel". In the mysterious blast, at least nine people lost their lives and around 2,800 suffered injuries. The nature of the attack surpassed the level of scope and execution seen in various covert assassinations and cyber-attacks that have taken place in the region in recent years. Also, the technique reportedly used by Israel to rattle Hezbollah has placed a question mark over its ability to secure its communication strategy. "This is a very concerning development and it shows Hezbollah is very vulnerable to Israel's intelligence capabilities. The leadership of Hezbollah will have to overhaul its communication strategy and will have to come up with a solution which would be more secure than these pagers," said David Wood, Senior Lebanon Analyst at Crisis Group. How did the pager explosion occur? The wireless pagers suddenly exploded at 3:30 pm (local time) in Lebanon just after a message was delivered on the device, which appeared to have been sent by the leadership of Hezbollah. As per the officials, the delivery of the messages activated the explosives as the device beeped for many seconds before it exploded. Nearly 3,000 pagers exploded in the blast. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a Lebanese security source said that nearly three grams of explosives were hidden in the new pagers and Hezbollah had failed to detect it for months. #BREAKING | Hundreds of Hezbollah members wounded after their communication devices exploded mysteriously in Lebanon; official claims 'security breach' pic.twitter.com/WQLUyp2sAp — WION (@WIONews) September 17, 2024 × Hezbollah has claimed that the attack was orchestrated by Israel, however, the latter has not commented on the attack. The pagers which exploded had been recently purchased by Hezbollah said a Lebanese security source to CNN. The explosions have underscored how vulnerable Hezbollah’s communication network is and how it was compromised which led to the deadly blasts. "This is an extraordinary assault, notable not only for its lethal precision but also for the secrecy surrounding its execution. The attack has left Hezbollah reeling from a severe security breach, and recovery is likely to be slow. The immediate toll—marked by substantial casualties and an urgent scramble for a new, secure means of communication—compounds the group’s vulnerabilities," said Mohammed Soliman, Director, Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Programme while speaking to WION. Also read: Nine Hezbollah fighters dead; 2,750 injured as ‘Israel explodes’ their communication devices How were the pagers compromised and turned into explosives? The blast showed the world how the compromise of low-tech wireless communication devices can turn deadly. As per a report by The New York Times, the pagers of Hezbollah were probably compromised during the joint operation between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel's intelligence agency Mossad. As per the report, Israel probably kept the explosives inside a batch of pagers and embedded a switch in it to detonate the explosives remotely. Speaking to The New York Times, International Security Program at Center for Strategic and International Studies deputy director Emily Harding said that there are chances of the pagers getting intercepted by Israeli operatives in between the supply chain before they got delivered to Hezbollah. Taking to X, director of Armament Research Services N R Jenzen-Jones said that the attack's videos suggest that the “explosive devices were integrated into the pagers." “The scale suggests a complex supply-chain attack, rather than a scenario in which devices were intercepted and modified in transit," he added. However, some experts argue that modern consumer devices like pagers contain lithium-ion batteries which can explode or catch on fire if they turn too hot or are brought in contact with metals. But considering the scale of the explosion, it appeared highly unlikely that it was caused by just the battery. According to a report by Sky News Arabia, Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), which is a highly explosive material, was reportedly placed by Mossad agents in the batteries of the pagers. Speaking about the massive impact that Hezbollah suffered from the attack with WION, Fellow, Strategic Studies Programme at Observer Research Foundation Kabir Taneja said, "The major takeaway for Hezbollah for this experience is that Israel’s messaging being it still has accessibility deep into the group’s hierarchy and supply chains. So even if a full scale war is avoidable a clandestine war to degrade Hezbollah is very much on the cards." Also read: Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them Who were the makers of the pagers? The pagers which blasted and caused massive losses to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah were made a European distributor, as per the chairperson of a Taiwanese company Gold Apollo. Speaking to reporters, Gold Apollo founder and chairperson Hsu Ching-kuang said that a contract was signed by his firm with a European distributor - Budapest-based BAC Consulting KFT - for using the Gold Apollo brand. He added that the contract was signed with the distributor nearly three years ago. Initially, the Gold Apollo’s other pager and communication products were only imported by the European company. However, later the company informed Gold Apollo that they wished to create their own pager and asked for the right to use the brand of the Taiwanese company. Why did Hezbollah use pagers? For Hezbollah, secrecy has been their most important military strategy. The members of the militant group were known to communicate through an internal communications network. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had earlier asked the members of the militant group and their families in southern Lebanon to throw away their cellphones, as they feared that their movement could be tracked by Israel through those devices. “Shut it off, bury it, put it in an iron chest and lock it up. The collaborator (with the Israelis) is the cell phone in your hands and those of your wife and your children. This cell phone is the collaborator and the killer," Nasrallah said. The militant group at that time decided to instead switch to low-tech technology to connect to each other and hence, turned to pagers. Watch: Lebanon Hezbollah pagers explosion: Lebanese Information Minister Calls It 'An Israel Aggression' Speaking about the failure of Hezbollah's plan to use pagers as secured communication devices to stop Israel from intercepting their locations, Wood said, "This is the first time Israel has used communication devices as weapons. Hezbollah was already worried about Israel's ability to interfere with its communications. In fact, this is the reason Hezbollah has been using pagers in the first place because earlier in the conflict it worried that Israel was using mobile phones to locate Hezbollah members, including its senior members. So now this means that Hezbollah's plan to use pagers has also been compromised." So, what will be Hezbollah's next step to create more secure communications among its members after this embarrassing attack allegedly by Israel and will it impact their military ability? "It will still be possible for Hezbollah leaders to talk with each other directly or to send messages through couriers who can take messages from members to members. However, it can slow down the efficiency of Hezbollah's military operation because such communication strategies are more time-consuming," said Wood, while speaking to WION. However, Soliman argues that "psychologically, the impact is immense. Hezbollah now faces an existential challenge: its once-trusted equipment is compromised, creating operational paralysis. This communication breakdown will likely force Hezbollah to rethink and overhaul its military operations. Such a transition carries inherent risks, increasing the chances of further operational missteps—gaps that Israel, ever watchful, will be ready to exploit".

Explained: How were the deadly Hezbollah pager explosions carried out in Lebanon?

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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech on Thursday, after the pagers blast, blaming Israel for it, and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty. In other news,&nbsp;Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, filed a civil lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Government of India. New Delhi&nbsp;slammed Pannun's lawsuit, labelling it as "completely unwarranted". Pannun has been seeking damages for an alleged plot to assassinate him on US soil last year.&nbsp;

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All We Imagine As Light&nbsp;is ready for its premiere in India. Story of two nurses from southern India, Kerala, the film takes a look at the complexities of relationships. Written and directed by Payal Kapadia made a lot of name for itself as it ran in several film festivals, most importantly the Cannes Film Festival.&nbsp;

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech on Thursday, after the pagers blast, blaming Israel for it, and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech on Thursday, after the pagers blast, blaming Israel for it, and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty. In other news, Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, filed a civil lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Government of India. New Delhi slammed Pannun's lawsuit, labelling it as "completely unwarranted". Pannun has been seeking damages for an alleged plot to assassinate him on US soil last year. Click on the headlines to read more: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah blames Israel for Lebanon blasts, calls it 'declaration of war' A day after deadly pager and walkie-talkie attacks across Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave his first speech and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty. Khalistani terrorist Pannun sues India over alleged assassination plot, ‘completely unwarranted,’ says GOI Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has filed a civil lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Government of India. Pannun, the general counsel for pro-Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice, is seeking damages for an alleged plot to assassinate him on US soil last year. Israel launches fresh strikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah chief's speech, jets break sound barrier over Beirut Minutes after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech in the aftermath of pager explosions, Israel launched a full-scale attack in Lebanon by targeting the militant group's targets. India: Private lab test report confirms use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddoos In a shocking revelation, the latest test reports have confirmed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were used to make laddoos, distributed as religious food offerings (prasad) at the popular Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage. Israel proposes new deal seeking release of all hostages, ending war in Gaza: Report \ Israel has proposed a framework for a new deal with the Hamas militants saying that it would end fighting in the Gaza Strip and offer safe passage out of the Palestinian enclave for the group's leader Yahya Sinwar and his associates if they release all hostages at once, according to a report by KAN, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC). Israeli cops arrest citizen recruited by Iranian intelligence to plot Benjamin Netanyahu assassination Authorities in Israel said on Thursday (Sep 19) that the police arrested an Israeli citizen last month who was recruited by Iranian intelligence to plot the assassinations of top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kolkata: Protesting junior doctors allege 'external pressure' after tents, fans removed from stir site As the protest in front of Swasthya Bhawan, the West Bengal health department’s headquarters in Kolkata, intensified, junior doctors alleged that "external pressure" forced the decorators to remove tens, fans, and bamboo sticks from their protest site. J&K polls: Pakistan and Congress-NC have same agenda on Article 370, says Indian Home Minister Amit Shah Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government was on the same page with the poll alliance of Congress and National Conference in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the issue of restoration of Article 370. IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Ravi Ashwin ton steers India's comeback after Mahmud's four-fer; Jadeja unbeaten on 86 India made a solid comeback in the first innings of the opening Test match against Bangladesh as Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth ton in the red-ball format on Thursday (Sep 19). Ashwin, playing in his hometown of Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, is unbeaten on 102 at the close of play on Day 1, while Ravindra Jadeja is unbeaten on 86. India closed the day at 339/6 with Jadeja-Ashwin putting up an unbeaten stand of 195 runs, while Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers in the opening two sessions with four wickets for Bangladesh. Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light to release in India to qualify for Oscars All We Imagine As Light is ready for its premiere in India. Story of two nurses from southern India, Kerala, the film takes a look at the complexities of relationships. Written and directed by Payal Kapadia made a lot of name for itself as it ran in several film festivals, most importantly the Cannes Film Festival.

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Israel has proposed giving safe passage out of the Gaza Strip to Hamas’s leader Yahya Sinwar in exchange for freeing hostages it kidnapped from Israel during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel Offers Safe Passage for Yahya Sinwar Out of Gaza

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