On September 17, 2024, Lebanon witnessed a major security breach as pagers carried by Hezbollah members exploded across the country. The incident, described as an Israeli cyberattack, resulted in over 2,800 injuries and at least 9 fatalities, including the son of a Hezbollah MP. The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon was also reported injured. Hezbollah vowed retaliation, holding Israel fully responsible. Earlier in the day, tensions had already escalated with Hezbollah targeting Israeli positions and Israel launching airstrikes on southern Lebanon. The pager explosions overshadowed ongoing discussions about the presidential vacancy and concerns about potential wider conflict. International figures, including the EU's top diplomat, warned of the risk of war spilling over to Lebanon. The day ended with Hezbollah mourning its martyrs and Lebanon preparing to file a complaint to the UN Security Council.