The Take Another Take: Deadly pager attacks leave Lebanon in shock
Sep 13, 2025
Justin Salhani, an Al Jazeera journalist based in Beirut, provides a gripping analysis of Lebanon's recent pager attacks attributed to Israel. He delves into the chaos these attacks caused, particularly for Hezbollah, who shifted from smartphones to pagers for security. Salhani discusses the devastating consequences for civilians and healthcare systems as hospitals were overwhelmed. He also explores the sophisticated execution of these attacks and their implications for regional tensions, leaving listeners pondering the precarious stability in the region.
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Simultaneous Pager Explosions Shock Lebanon
- Thousands of pagers linked to Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon in a coordinated operation that killed and injured many.
- The attack is described as covert and blamed on Israel, marking an unprecedented internal strike on the group.
Witness Confusion During First Moments
- A friend told Justin he received a panicked call saying people were being shot and attacks were random, reflecting initial confusion.
- As details came out, it became evident the explosions were caused by pagers rather than gunfire.
Healthcare Systems Overwhelmed
- Hospitals were overwhelmed with injured Hezbollah members and civilians after pagers exploded in public places.
- Devices meant for communication became bombs, causing mass casualties and panic across regions.