Hezbollah: Ops defending Gaza to continue, response inevitable
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The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting the Palestinian people and their Resistance while maintaining a distinct course from the reckoning that "Israel" must await following its attack on Lebanon.
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Hezbollah fighters shout slogans during a funeral procession in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, August 1, 2024. (AP)
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon extended "the highest expressions of congratulations and deepest condolences to the honorable families of the martyrs who fell yesterday," whether from the targeting on the southern front in the towns of Blida and Majdal Selem, or "the martyrs who were killed in the treacherous and widespread aggression through the bombing of communication devices [pagers]." The statement also wished the wounded a speedy recovery.
In a statement issued by Hezbollah's Military Media, the Resistance reaffirmed its commitment to "continue, today as on all previous days, its blessed operations in support of Gaza, its people, and its Resistance, as well as to defend Lebanon, its people, and its sovereignty."
This ongoing effort, they stated, is separate from "the severe reckoning the enemy must face for the massacre it committed on Tuesday against our people, families, and fighters in Lebanon."
The Islamic Resistance emphasized that what happened yesterday will have "a separate and forthcoming reckoning, God willing."
The statement concluded by asserting that this aggression will only strengthen their "determination and resolve to continue on the path of jihad [freedom fighting] and Resistance."
Martyrs and injured in Lebanon Pager explosions: Health Ministry
Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad has confirmed that at least 9 martyrs have been killed so far as a result of the explosion of pagers on Tuesday, noting that 2,750 people were injured, including about 200 in critical condition, in 100 hospitals.
An Israeli attack caused the detonation of hundreds of pagers, resulting in mass casualties across several regions in Lebanon, including Beirut, Bekaa, and the South.
Abiad detailed in a press conference that the majority of injuries, in the initial tally he announced, were in the face, eyes, hands, or abdomen.
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