Pager attacks were 'slap in the face' for peace | Middle East tensions

Lebanon's health minister has accused Israel of undermining attempts to bring peace to the region after thousands of Hezbollah members were injured when their pagers exploded.

Dr Firass Abiad told Sky News most of those injured suffered wounds to their faces and hands, while many "have practically lost their eyesight".

At least 12 died in the attack - Israel has not commented but it is widely suspected of carrying out the operation.

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[heinkle]

The cognitive dissonance at the BBC and Sky when reporting on an attack against a proscribed terrorist organisation is wild.

[ArranLaPaul]

So the rocket attack from Lebanon into Israel was not an act of war?

[lornaginetteharrison]

Three thousand terrorists injured? Frightening just how many terrorists are freely at large in Lebanon.

[baumulrich]

which peace? Hisbollah has been attacking Israel for almost a year (and a decade before that)

[tdolan]

😂😂 slap in the face? Targeting the militants that fire rockets at civilians everyday? These guys are hilarious

[RustScarcelli]

I don’t see any Lebanese people dancing in the streets

[mabhodlelajj]

This man with a straight face literally claimed most people that were affected in an attack on "Hezbolah communication devices"are none combatants, like civilians, said that with a straight face that look innocent 🙄

[stacksflat]

same tired old war face reporters, can’t they ever deliver a modicum of good news?

[davidwales]

There will never be peace:. They hate eachother…
But saying that if the terrorists laid down they’re weapons I dare say there would be peace ..

[rightherethereeverywhere]

The support for recognised terrorist organisations from sky is truly underwhelming. There just bitter because they didn't think of it first.

[manyquestions]

Blame israel for everyting including your own mistakes.

[OakSantosh]

Many Hez terrorists would hv lost their family jewels.They will miss all the fun with 72 houries!! So sad. This fellow is talking about law and Justice? What was Iranian ambassador doing with a pager 📟 given only to terrorists? Very fishy.

[annarush]

The Lebanese government should be grateful to Israel for dealing with the terrorists the state is unable to control! What indignation is he talking about?

[GzzHsnaMnn]

Terrorist attacks
SPINELESS REPORTING FROM

PAGER ATTACK ??

WAS 911 HEADLINED PLANE ATTACK BIAS REPORTS WHYY 😂😂

[Nanayawghana]

Aren’t the people affected terrorists? I’m a bit confused. When the minister asked who’s been injured he couldn’t give a clear answer.

[Incredible]

This gives a whole new meaning to the 90's phrase: "Dude, my pager's blowing up!"

[chris.hinsley]

Every conspiracy theory that ever was, was just proved correct ! Thanks Mosad.

[S-North]

Hezbollah thought they were being smart using old tech pagers, , ,

Israel: Hold my beer.

[duahlistowell]

Wearing a civilian uniform as a soldier doesn't guarantee immunity

[GlobalPenguin]

Inshort, what the minister is indirectly saying that Lebanese may not like Hezbollahs but they hate Israelis?