💣 Beirut is mourning after pagers reportedly used by Hezbollah exploded simultaneously this week, killing 37 people—including two children—and injuring thousands. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the attack, one of the deadliest in recent memory, as residents described scenes of chaos and grief. 🌍
One local, Mohammed Faris, told CGTN the attacks felt 'forbidden and heinous,' adding that Israel's involvement 'can't be ruled out.' 'National unity is our shield now,' he said, echoing calls for solidarity amid rising tensions.
🚨 The blasts have reignited debates over regional stability, with many on social media comparing the tragedy to action-movie plotlines gone wrong. But for Beirut’s residents, the pain is all too real. 'We’re tired of being pawns in someone else’s war,' said a shopkeeper near the blast sites, who asked to remain anonymous.
🕊️ As investigations continue, Lebanon’s streets remain filled with both sorrow and demands for accountability. Could this attack reshape the region’s fragile peace? Stay tuned.
