Multiple pagers carried by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously across Lebanon, resulting in at least 11 deaths and over 2,700 injuries. The explosions occurred a day after Israeli officials expressed readiness to escalate attacks against the Iranian-backed militia. The pagers, which Hezbollah had been using for years to avoid interception of messages, received a detonating message at 3:30 p.m. before exploding. The explosions are believed to be the result of Israel hiding explosive material in a shipment of pagers imported into Lebanon. The pagers, ordered from Taiwan, had been tampered with before reaching Lebanon. The attack has been condemned by Lebanon's caretaker prime minister and Hezbollah, who have blamed Israel and warned of retaliation. The explosions occurred amidst stalled international efforts to negotiate a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The United States has denied involvement in the attack and urged all parties to seek a diplomatic resolution. The explosions have raised concerns about the risk of escalation in Lebanon and the region, prompting Lebanon to prepare to lodge a complaint at the U.N. Security Council. Witnesses described chaotic scenes in the aftermath of the explosions, with many expressing shock and fear. The attack is seen as a psychological blow for Hezbollah, demonstrating Israel's capability to target individuals associated with the group in their daily activities. Israel has a history of using technology to carry out covert operations against Iran and Iranian-backed groups, including assassinations and disruptive cyberattacks. The explosions have further heightened tensions in the region, with fears of potential retaliation from Hezbollah and a potential military response from Israel.