Lebanon has formally lodged a complaint with the United Nations, condemning Israel for a deadly device attack in September that targeted Hezbollah members. The attack, which involved exploding pagers, killed several individuals, including high-ranking Hezbollah operatives. Lebanese Labor Minister Mustafa Bayram called the incident an “egregious war against humanity” and a dangerous precedent in warfare.
Speaking in Geneva, Bayram described the attack as a violation against technology and work, emphasizing that the use of everyday objects as lethal devices sets a troubling example. “In a few minutes, more than 4,000 civilians fell, including martyrs, injured, and maimed,” Bayram said. He warned that if left unchecked, such attacks could become normalized, endangering innocent lives.
Although Israel has not officially claimed responsibility, Lebanon maintains that it is widely accepted that Israel was behind the deadly device strike. The incident has heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, fueling further conflict. Israel’s military actions in Lebanon followed the deaths of Hezbollah’s top leaders, including chief Hassan Nasrallah.
Bayram’s complaint was filed with the UN’s International Labour Organization, urging international action to prevent similar attacks in the future. He stressed the importance of holding accountable those who use civilian technology as weapons.
In parallel, US elections saw Donald Trump’s surprise victory, marking his return to the White House. Trump vowed to “end all wars” during his victory speech, while groups like Hamas and Hezbollah weighed in, with Hamas expressing hope that Trump would avoid the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated Trump, expressing confidence in US support for Palestinian aspirations under his leadership.
