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17.09.2024

The Day of Exploding Pagers

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 17.09.2024.

It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.09.2024The Day of Exploding Pagers

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.

17.09.2024
00:00
الكتائب

"مهدّدة بالفشل.. هل ستنجح الجهود الأميركية في منع توسّع الحرب وحصر التصعيد؟

00:00
02:21
النشرة

تسريبات ومنشورات جدليّة... هل تستعدّ إسرائيل للتصعيد ضدّ لبنان؟!

02:21

02:21Hochstein's Warning: Israel on the Brink

Lebanese newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. U.S. envoy Hochstein warns Israel against a full-scale war on Lebanon (Addiyar, Naharnet), while Netanyahu demands a "fundamental change" at the Lebanese border (L'Orient-Le Jour). Israeli threats of expanded conflict are discussed (Annahar, Janoubia), with speculation about Israel's readiness for escalation against Lebanon (El Nashra).
03:21
النشرة

إدارة بايدن تخشى زمن ما قبل الانتخابات الرئاسية: هل يورطها نتانياهو؟

03:21
06:42
الكتائب

نتنياهو يوسّع أهداف حرب غزة بعد مغادرة هوكشتاين...تهديدات حزب الله على القائمة!

06:42
07:26

07:41Netanyahu Demands Border Change, U.S. Urges Restraint

Lebanese newspapers report on Israel's heightened rhetoric against Hezbollah, with Netanyahu demanding a "fundamental change" at the Lebanese border (L'Orient-Le Jour, Al Joumhouria). U.S. envoy Hochstein's diplomatic efforts are highlighted, as he warns Israel against a full-scale war with Lebanon (Naharnet, Addiyar). The media also discusses Lebanese fears of Israel's potential escalation and prolonged conflict (Lebanon24, Kataeb).
10:00
الكتائب

في حال اتساع الحرب...قرار هام من الحوثيين يخص حزب الله

10:00
10:21
الكتائب

"دخول بري من 3 محاور".. هذا ما يخطط له نتنياهو في لبنان

10:21
10:42
Al Manar English

Yedioth Ahronoth: Israeli military officials warned that a war with Hezbollah could set the entire region on fire

10:42
11:00
الكتائب

حنكش: نية غير صافية ونصب واحتيال في ملف النفايات وندعو لإيجاد حل جذري للأزمة بعيدًا عن الضرر البيئي

11:00

11:00Israeli Military Warns of Regional Fire

Lebanese newspapers report on new developments in the Israel-Lebanon tensions. Al-Manar English cites Israeli military officials warning about potential regional escalation if war with Hezbollah erupts (Al-Manar English). Meanwhile, domestic issues are also covered, with reports on fuel price decreases (Al Joumhouria, LBCI) and discussions about waste management problems (Kataeb).
11:01
Le premier juge d’instruction de Beyrouth, Bilal Halaoui, devrait auditionner l’avocat Marwan Issa el-Khoury. L'avocat Micky Tuéni serait, lui, entendu par la juge Ghada Aoun.
11:01
11:10
11:21
11:42
11:54
12:00
Al Manar English

Palestinian Education Ministry: 500 schools and universities have been bombed by the Israeli occupation since the start of the war

12:00

12:00Israel's Incursion Plans Rattle Lebanon

Lebanese newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Multiple sources (Naharnet, Janoubia, Lebanon24) discuss Israeli threats to expand the conflict and potential plans for incursion into Lebanon. Palestinian casualties are highlighted, with 500 schools and universities reportedly bombed since the war's start (Al-Manar English). The media also covers domestic issues, including hearings in the Salamé case (L'Orient-Le Jour).
12:21
Al Manar English

Palestinian Health Ministry: 1,151 health staffers have been martyred since the start of the war in October 7

12:21
12:21
12:42
الكتائب

بعد تطاوله على الرئيس الشهيد بشير الجميّل...أكثر من إخبار بحق نواف الموسوي

12:42
12:42
13:20
Al Manar English

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the border town of Blida

13:20

13:20Israeli Airstrike Hits Lebanese Border Town

The Lebanese newspapers report on escalating tensions with Israel. An Israeli airstrike on the border town of Blida is reported (Al-Manar English), while Speaker Berri rules out an Israeli invasion despite increased threats (Naharnet). Israeli mobilization and potential ground operation plans are discussed (Lebanon24, Janoubia), with concerns about U.S. involvement (El Nashra). Domestically, legal actions against politician Nawaf Moussawi are reported (MTV Lebanon, Kataeb).
13:41
Al Manar English

Islamic Resistance fighters target a gathering of Israeli occupation soldiers in Karantina Hill with appropriate weapons, inflicting direct hits: statement

13:41
13:41
الكتائب

بعد إعلان نتنياهو توسيع أهداف الحرب...غارة تقتل 3 عناصر من الحزب

13:41
14:00
14:11
الكتائب

بالصورة - الجيش الإسرائيلي يعلن: أحبطنا محاولة حزب الله إغتيال شخصية أمنية

14:11
14:11

14:12Border Tensions Flare: Hezbollah Strikes, Israel Retaliates

The Lebanese newspapers report on escalating tensions with Israel. Multiple sources (Al-Manar English, Lebanon Files, Kataeb) discuss Hezbollah's bombardment of Israeli positions near the border and Israel's retaliatory strikes on Lebanese towns. The media also covers Israel's alleged thwarting of an assassination attempt by Hezbollah (Kataeb) and speculations about potential Israeli defense minister appointments (Lebanon24).
14:42
14:43
15:42
Al Manar English

Israeli war jets launch two air raids on Aita Al-Shaab town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter

15:42
15:42
الكتائب

بالصور ـ تحرّك رافض لقرار الحكومة تسجيل الطلاب السوريين... بو عبود: القرار توطين غير مباشر... بو طانيوس: المعركة معركة وجود وسمعان: يبيعون لبنان بـ40 من الفضة

15:42
16:00
Al Manar English

Islamic Resistance targets Al-Raheb occupation site with artillery shells: statement

16:00

16:22Hezbollah-Israel Tensions Spike: Communication Devices Explode

The Lebanese newspapers report on escalating tensions with Israel. Multiple sources (Al-Manar English, Annahar, LBCI) discuss Hezbollah's activities, including artillery strikes on Israeli positions and alleged explosions of communication devices carried by Hezbollah members. Israel claims to have foiled a Hezbollah plot targeting a former official (Naharnet). Domestically, protests against registering Syrian students are reported (Kataeb).
16:42
Al Manar English

Wireless communication devices (Pagers) explode, injuring their users in a number of Lebanese areas

16:42
17:00
17:00
Al Manar English

In light of the security incidents, PM Najib Mikati orders health minister Firas Abiad to mobilize the hospitals and medics to treat the injured: reports

17:00

17:01Explosions Rock Hezbollah Devices in Beirut Suburbs

The Lebanese newspapers report on a significant security incident in the southern suburbs of Beirut (Lebanon24, Lebanon Files, MTV Lebanon). Multiple sources discuss explosions of communication devices carried by Hezbollah members (Annahar, LBCI, Al-Manar English). The Prime Minister has ordered the mobilization of hospitals to treat the injured (Al-Manar English). This event marks a potential escalation in tensions with Israel.
17:21
18:00

18:00Hezbollah Devices Explode: Dozens Injured in Beirut

The Lebanese newspapers report on a significant security incident involving explosions of communication devices carried by Hezbollah members in Beirut's southern suburbs and the south (Annahar, LBCI, Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon, Naharnet). Dozens of injuries are reported, with hospitals mobilized to treat the wounded (LBCI, Al-Manar English). The incident is described as a major security breach, potentially linked to Israel (Lebanon Files, MTV Lebanon).
18:18
18:40
Al Manar English

Hezbollah’s competent agencies are conducting a scientific and security probe into the synchronic explosions of the wireless communication devices: statement

18:40
18:40
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور ـ في اختراق أمني خطير... عدد كبير من الإصابات نتيجة إنفجار أجهزة إتصال يحملها عناصر حزب الله في عدد من المناطق اللبنانية

18:40

18:40Pager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Communication Crisis

The Lebanese newspapers report on a major security incident involving the explosion of communication devices carried by Hezbollah members across Lebanon (Annahar, LBCI, Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon, Naharnet, Lebanon Files). The incident has resulted in hundreds of injuries and several deaths (LBCI, Lebanon Files). Hezbollah states they are conducting a scientific and security probe into the explosions (Al-Manar English). The event is described as a significant Israeli security breach (Kataeb, Lebanon Files).
19:01
19:21
Al Manar English

Hezbollah holds the Israeli enemy fully responsible for Tuesday’s criminal aggression: statement

19:21
19:22

19:23Pager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Communication Crisis

Lebanese newspapers report on a major security incident involving the explosion of communication devices carried by Hezbollah members across Lebanon (Annahar, LBCI, Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon, Naharnet, Lebanon Files). The incident has resulted in numerous injuries and several deaths (Annahar, MTV Lebanon). Hezbollah holds Israel fully responsible for this "criminal aggression" (Al Joumhouria, Al-Manar English, LBCI).

21:32Pager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Communication Catastrophe

The Lebanese newspapers report on a significant security incident involving explosions of communication devices carried by Hezbollah members across Lebanon (Annahar, LBCI, Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon, Naharnet, Lebanon Files). The incident has resulted in numerous casualties, including at least 9 deaths and around 2,800 injuries (L'Orient-Le Jour, Annahar). Hezbollah blames Israel for this "criminal aggression" (Al Joumhouria, Al-Manar English) and vows retaliation (Al-Manar English).
22:42
Al Manar English

Al-Manar correspondentin south Lebanon: IOF fires phosphorus munitions on the southern area of Khiam town, aiming to ignite fires

22:42
23:21
الكتائب

استوردها الحزب قبل مدة... هكذا تم تفخيخ اجهزة الـ pagers

23:21