Dozens Wounded After Pagers Detonate in Lebanon, Officials Point to Israel

At Least 46 Wounded

At least 46 people were wounded when two pagers attached to explosives detonated in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Sunday.

Hezbollah Official Accuses Israel

Hezbollah official Hussein al-Khalil accused Israel of being behind the attack, saying it was a "clear assassination attempt" against a Hezbollah official. The official, who was not named, was slightly injured in the blast.

Israeli Government Denies Involvement

The Israeli government has denied involvement in the attack, with a spokesperson saying Israel "does not comment on such incidents".

Investigation Underway

Lebanese authorities are investigating the attack, and have cordoned off the area around the blast site. The pagers used in the attack were reportedly made in the United States.

International Condemnation

The international community has condemned the attack, with the United States and the United Nations calling for an investigation. The attack has raised concerns about a possible escalation in tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

Background

Israel and Lebanon have a long history of conflict, and the border between the two countries is often tense. Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group that has been designated as a terrorist organization by Israel and the United States.

Analysis

The attack is a reminder of the ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and the potential for further violence in the region. It is also a reminder of the role that Hezbollah plays in the conflict.