Hezbollah

Hours before explosions:

Hezbollah was still handing new pagers to its members

Two security sources tell Reuters that Hezbollah was still handing new Gold Apollo branded pagers to its members, hours before thousands of them blew up.

Gallant:

'Even in the Dahieh - we will continue to pursue our enemy'

Defense Minister completes situational assessment following the elimination of top Hezbollah commander: The sequence of actions will continue until our goal is achieved.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, and other top Hezbollah terrorists, were hiding beneath a residential building and were plotting to execute a "Plan to Conquer the Galilee".

Report:

Pentagon concerned Israel close to ground invasion of Lebanon

Despite Israeli strikes, Hezbollah still has a 'formidable' arsenal of 150,000 missiles, army of 30,000 full-time terrorists, many of them veterans, WSJ reports.

President Herzog:

'We did not want this war, but we are entitled to live'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted about the growing tensions in the north and praised Israel's security forces for their ongoing efforts against Hezbollah.

Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel

Around 100 missiles launched towards Tzfat and Golan Heights, one victim suffers light injuries.

Arab reports:

Israel eliminated senior Hezbollah figure in Damascus

Israel eliminated senior figure in Iraqi Hezbollah battalions, Arab reports say.

Quiet night in northern Israel following Lebanon attacks

Residents of northern border area experience quiet night after unusual wave of attacks in Lebanon; IDF cancels restrictions.

After pager explosions:

Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation

US Secretary of State urges against "escalatory actions by any party" in the Middle East, says this is especially important for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Report:

Israel planned pager explosions for 15 years

US intelligence source tells ABC News that Israel had a hand in the manufacturing of pagers that exploded on Hezbollah terrorists, and the operation had been planned for at least 15 years.

Widespread strikes

IDF strikes ready-to-use rocket launcher barrels in Lebanon

Reports in Lebanon say that at least 70 targets were struck simultaneously. Lebanese security sources tell Reuters that the strikes were some of the 'most intense bombing since the start of the war.'

State Department:

'If Hezbollah stopped attacking, we'd press Israel to stop'

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says as long as the Hezbollah attacks on Israel since October 7 continue, Israel should be expected 'to launch military action to defend itself as any country would.'

Pager explosions

'5-12 surgeries in the next few years'

A Lebanese plastic surgeon described the various injuries he has treated as a result of the deadly waves of communication device explosions. 'Facial injuries, penetrating injuries to the eyes, and mangled hand.'

Minister Gallant:

'Hezbollah feels persecuted, we will continue'

Minister Gallant met with top defense officials to discuss the various possible developments in the campaign against Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border.

Iran promises Nasrallah:

'Israel will receive crushing response from axis of resistance'

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami promises Hezbollah leader 'we will witness the destruction of this bloodthirsty and criminal regime' following the explosion of Hezbollah communication devices.

'Lines were crossed'

Nasrallah admits: 'We suffered a major blow'

The Hezbollah Director General spoke out for the first time about the pager and communication device explosions: 'A declaration of war.'

IDF thwarts attempted IED attack on northern border

2 Hezbollah terrorists spotted planting explosives near IDF post on Israel-Lebanon border, both terrorists killed.

Amb. David Friedman:

'If you can't control Hezbollah, shut up and get out of the way'

Former US Amb. to Israel pushes back at global critics of Israel following the explosion of thousands of Hezbollah communication devices this week.

'Kill the Jew:’ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

Lebanon and Gaza have both won the stupid prize by playing the stupid game of hate. Opinion.

Former Iranian footballer supports Israel

After two attacks against Hezbollah terrorists, former Iranian footballer, Ali Karimi, expresses his support for Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Go for it.'

Two injured in direct strike on Galilee town

UAV hits town of Ya'ara in the western Galilee, two injured. Hezbollah: Strike a response to IDF strikes in Kfarkela.

Effi Eitam:

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Brigadier General Effi Eitam commented on the pager explosions and possibility of signing another hostage release agreement.

Report: Israel significantly harmed Hezbollah's Radwan Force

Israel estimates true number of dead from exploding communications devices far higher than official Lebanese numbers.

Eight injured after antitank missile lands in northern Israel

Two antitank missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF striking source of launches.

'Violates int'l law'

Ocasio-Cortez blames Israel for pager blasts in Lebanon

Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of being behind the pager explosions of Hezbollah terrorists: Congress needs a full accounting of the attack.

In phone call with Gallant:

Secretary Austin stresses unwavering US support for Israel

Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”

John Kirby:

'We were not involved in pager or walkie-talkie explosions'

White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.

Despite device explosions:

Hezbollah continues launching missiles at Israel

Hezbollah launches 20 projectiles towards Israel, some intercepted; IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Beeper explosions, version 2:

Multiple explosions during funeral of Hezbollah MP's son

Local reports say several communications devices exploded in Dahieh area of Beirut, including in private homes, injuring 450 and killing at least 14.

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

This is the radio used by Hezbollah that exploded

In an effort to communicate effectively but without Israeli intelligence eavesdropping, Hezbollah purchased the IC-V88 / IC-U88 model handheld radio, many of which exploded today.

Defense Minister:

We're starting a new stage in the war

'Center of gravity is moving northwards, war will require great courage, determination and perseverance,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Hezbollah source:

Exploding two-way radios 'not distributed solely to Hezbollah'

Radios affected in second wave of explosions were purchased several months ago, report says.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hard to think of more precise, discriminating method of attack'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan discusses the significance and implications of the detonation of the Hezbollah communication devices with Arutz Sheva.

Senior Hezbollah leader:

'There will be a bloodily unique revenge'

Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's executive council and cousin of Hassan Nasrallah, vows 'punishment' for explosions of beepers and communications devices is coming and that Nasrallah will 'reveal all' tomorrow.

Moshe Ya'alon:

'This isn't the 1st time someone has tried to kill me'

Former Defense Minister and Chief of Staff reacts to publication of investigation showing he was the target of a Hezbollah-planted bomb that exploded in a Tel Aviv park a year ago.

Belgian Deputy PM calls Hezbollah pager incident 'terror attack'

Belgian Deputy PM condemned for social media post calling Hezbollah Media calling Hezbollah beeper explosions a 'terror attack': 'Deputy Prime Minister has lost her moral compass.'

IDF commander:

'We're determined to change the security situation'

'Full commitment from the commanders and the troops, troops are at peak readiness for any mission they may be assigned,' Northern Command commander MG Ori Gordin says.

New details on pager explosion:

'Whoever opened the message was blinded or lost a finger'

Wall Street Journal discloses new details on Hezbollah pager explosion.

Frmr. Def. Minister and Chief of Staff target of Hezbollah attack

The target of Hezbollah's assassination attempt in Yarkon Park a year ago is Defense Minister and former Chief of Staff, Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon.

Watch:

Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Soldiers identified Hezbollah terrorists operating within terrorist infrastructure in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon. The IAF swiftly struck the terrorist infrastructure in which the terrorists were operating.

Report:

Israel was left with no choice but to activate explosive beepers

Israel only intended on detonating the Hezbollah terrorists' pagers if war were to break out but when operatives grew suspicious the quick decision was made not to wait.

Hezbollah:

'Pager incident will increase our determination and resolve'

Hezbollah vowed that it would continue 'its blessed operations to support Gaza, its people, and its resistance, and to defend Lebanon, its people, and its sovereignty.'

Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in pager explosion

New York Times: 'Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani lost an eye yesterday from the pager explosions, and was injured in the other.

Why Israel's pager attack is the way to go

Defense is not just blocking. Military defense without an offense most likely means that there will be no end to the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Kudos, Israel. Opinion.

After pager explosions

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

Palestinian Authority directs clinics in Lebanon to help treat the wounded. Hamas and Islamic Jihad express full support for Hezbollah.

State Department:

'US was not involved in pager explosions in Lebanon'

State Department spokesperson says the US was not aware in advance and had no involvement in mass explosions of pagers used by Hezbollah, declines to comment on suspicion that Israel is responsible.

After pager explosions:

Lufthansa temporarily suspends flights to Israel and Iran

Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation and "will assess it further in the coming days". Air France also suspends flights to Israel.

New York Times report:

Israel hid explosives within new pagers imported into Lebanon

Officials tell the New York Times that Israel hid explosive material within a new batch of Gold Apollo pagers from Taiwan, which had been tampered with before they reached Lebanon.

'A terrorist act'

Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemns explosions of hundreds of pagers in Lebanon, calls it a "terrorist act" and blames Israel.

Hezbollah pagers explode, over 3,000 injured, at least 9 dead

A series of explosions in the Hezbollah-controlled Dahieh region of Beirut has left thousands injured. Foreign media reports that the blasts came from Hezbollah operatives' pagers.

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions in Lebanon

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions across Lebanon; calling it ‘the biggest security breach in war with Israel.’

Report:

This is how the Mossad detonated the Hezbollah beepers

Sky News in Arabic reports that explosives the Mossad inserted into the beepers caused the explosions, contrary to the report of a cyber attack.

Fool Me Twice:

Russian journalist reposts Israeli wordplay for the second time

Vladimir Soloviev, a Russian-Jewish media personality close to the Kremlin, fell into the trap of Israeli internet trolls for the second time today, claiming to have found the culprit in the pager explosions.

Hezbollah's pagers:

85 days on one charge, IP 67 rated, drop and scratch resistant

The Hezbollah terrorists' pagers that exploded were of a robust model resistant to dust and water, lasted 85 days on one charge, and were tested against drops and scratches for use in terrorist field operations.

Dramatic footage:

Hezbollah terrorist's device explodes - during shopping trip

As hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists' communications devices explode around Lebanon, some of the explosions are caught on camera.

Security escalation pushes off Gallant's dismissal

The recent revelation of a foiled Hezbollah plot and the growing tensions against Hezbollah have caused Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strike eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists in Blida, Lebanon; Arab report says three dead, two injured.

ISA reveals:

Hezbollah attack plot on former Israeli official foiled

The ISA uncovered a claymore mine, commonly used by Hezbollah, which was meant to be used against a former defense establishment official.