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Tactics Institute Urges De-escalation After Explosive Attacks in Lebanon

The Tactics Institute for Security and Counterterrorism strongly condemns the recent pager explosions in Lebanon and Syria. The incident has claimed the lives of nine individuals and wounded nearly 3,000 others. This unprecedented security breach was reportedly caused by explosives planted in pagers by Israel’s Mossad. It highlights a dangerous escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. 

The Tactics Institute is deeply alarmed by the scale of this attack. It targeted Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, Beirut’s southern suburbs, and the Bekaa Valley. Among the victims were civilians, and Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani. Hospitals have been overwhelmed, with over 200 individuals critically injured. The attack follows months of targeted assassinations and escalating violence, threatening to spill over into a broader regional conflict.

The attack is considered as “biggest security breach” in decades underscoring the gravity of the situation. This incident threatens to fuel further tensions across the Middle East.  The Tactics Institute calls on Israel and Hezbollah to exercise maximum restraint. They must avoid actions that could further jeopardize regional stability. While Hezbollah has vowed retaliation, all parties involved must adhere to international human rights standards and prioritize the safety of civilian populations.

Israel’s use of planted explosives targeting pagers—a low-tech device adopted by Hezbollah to prevent tracking—raises serious concerns about the methods used in the conflict. The attack, reportedly a response to an attempted assassination by Hezbollah, must be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible are held accountable for the violation of fundamental human rights, including the protection of civilians and non-combatants.

The Tactics Institute urgently calls for an immediate ceasefire and an end to all hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The use of violence to settle disputes will only exacerbate the suffering of civilians and destabilize the region further. Both parties must work towards a diplomatic solution to ensure peace and security for the people of Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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