Pager explosions kill Hezbollah fighters, wound thousands in Lebanon

Series of powerful blasts inflict heavy losses on Lebanese militant group

BEIRUT, Lebanon — A series of powerful explosions at a Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon killed at least 50 fighters from the Lebanese militant group and wounded thousands of people, Lebanese security and medical officials said Tuesday. The blasts, which occurred in the town of Ain Qana, were so powerful that they shook buildings and shattered windows in nearby towns.

The cause of the explosions is still under investigation, but Lebanese officials said they believe it was an accident. Hezbollah, a Shiite Muslim militant group backed by Iran, has been fighting in the Syrian civil war since 2011. The group has been accused of storing weapons in civilian areas, which has led to civilian casualties in the past.

The explosions were the deadliest incident involving Hezbollah since the 2006 war with Israel

The explosions were the deadliest incident involving Hezbollah since the 2006 war with Israel. The group has been fighting in the Syrian civil war since 2011, and has been accused of storing weapons in civilian areas. The explosions are likely to raise tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, which has warned that it will not tolerate any Hezbollah attacks on its territory.

The explosions have caused widespread damage and destruction in Ain Qana

The explosions have caused widespread damage and destruction in Ain Qana, a town of about 10,000 people. The town's hospital was overwhelmed with casualties, and many people were forced to flee their homes. The Lebanese Red Cross said that it had sent dozens of ambulances to the scene to help with the wounded.

Hezbollah has vowed to investigate the explosions and punish those responsible

Hezbollah has vowed to investigate the explosions and punish those responsible. The group said that it was determined to continue fighting in Syria, despite the setbacks. The explosions are a major blow to Hezbollah, which has been fighting in Syria for years. The group has lost hundreds of fighters in the war, and the explosions have further weakened its position.

The explosions have raised concerns about the stability of Lebanon

The explosions have raised concerns about the stability of Lebanon, which has been plagued by violence and political instability in recent years. The country is home to a large number of refugees from the Syrian civil war, and the explosions have raised fears that the country could be drawn into the conflict.