Lebanese health minister: Death toll from Hezbollah pager blasts rises to 12, including 2 children

Pieces of an exploded pager in a picture circulating on social media, September 17, 2024 (via telegram)
Pieces of an exploded pager in a picture circulating on social media, September 17, 2024 (via telegram)

The death toll from exploding pagers in Lebanon rose to 12 including two children, Lebanese health Minister Firass Abiad says.

Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have accused Israel of responsibility for the explosions of thousands of pagers. Israel has not commented on whether it was to blame.

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