Lebanese information minister becomes first to point finger at Israel over pager blasts

Lebanon’s Information Minister Ziad Makary says his country condemns the “Israeli aggression” after pagers exploded across the country, leaving thousands hurt, including many Hezbollah fighters.

Makary is the first Lebanese official to directly blame Israel.

According to Al Manar, Makary also says he has been in touch with the UN to “hold the culprit accountable.”

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