- September 22, 2024
- 8:21 pm
- Middle East
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has denied any involvement in the Hezbollah pager bombings, saying the group has “many enemies.” Herzog made the announcement in an interview with Sky News. He was asked if Israel was responsible for the massive pager and radio bombings in Lebanon, but he rejected “any connection between Israel and any source of operations.” The Israeli president stressed that Hezbollah has many enemies and is a group that harms Lebanon and creates chaos in the country. He also noted that Israel does not want a war with Lebanon and believes that their actions are aimed at protecting their people.
Pagers exploded en masse across Lebanon on September 17. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the incident injured 4,000 people and killed 11 others. Among the injured were Iran’s ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, and two Iranian embassy employees. Hezbollah members in Damascus were also injured, including the son of Lebanese MP Ali Ammar. The events highlight the growing tensions in the region and the complex political situation. The Duke stressed that such actions cannot go unanswered and that measures must be taken to protect the population and ensure stability.
During the interview, Herzog also noted that Hezbollah continues to act to destabilize Lebanon and bring suffering to its people. He stressed that Israel is ready to take measures to protect its territory and ensure the safety of its citizens. The Israeli president stressed that the country does not aim to start a military conflict with Lebanon, but that Israel will act decisively if its security is threatened.
Thus, the situation in the region remains tense, and Israel continues to monitor developments. This incident shows the complexity of the political situation in the region and the need to take measures to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of citizens.