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Explosions in Lebanon Amid Rising Israel-Hezbollah Tensions

9/17/2025

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On September 17, 2024, booby-trapped pagers exploded in Lebanon, injuring many, including Zainab Mustarah, who lost her right hand and 90% of her sight.
The blasts occurred amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, following a Hamas-led invasion of Israel in October 2023.
A Hezbollah official reported that 1,500 fighters were injured in the explosions.
Mustarah has undergone 14 surgeries and is reevaluating her university major.
Mohammed Nasser al-Din, a hospital director, lost his left eye and fingers and is recovering while considering the impact on his son.

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Story summary

On September 17, 2024, booby-trapped pagers exploded in Lebanon, injuring many, including Zainab Mustarah, who lost her right hand and 90% of her sight.
The blasts occurred amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, following a Hamas-led invasion of Israel in October 2023.
A Hezbollah official reported that 1,500 fighters were injured in the explosions.
Mustarah has undergone 14 surgeries and is reevaluating her university major.
Mohammed Nasser al-Din, a hospital director, lost his left eye and fingers and is recovering while considering the impact on his son.