Pakistan condemns use of electronic means for terrorism in Lebanon

Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned recent attacks ascribed to Hezbollah in Lebanon by describing the use of cyber and electronic means to perpetuate terrorism as “despicable.”

Speaking at a weekly press briefing, the FO spokesperson said, “We condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims.” The spokesperson called this a dangerous manifestation of adventurism by Israel in the region, which is a threat to regional peace and security.

“It hereby reaffirms support to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and calls upon the international community to take immediate action and ensure that Israel is brought to book,” she said.

The escalation comes as the present cross-border hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah continue amid the Gaza war that erupted last October—the most severe for years.

The attacks, apparently triggered by Hezbollah members, occurred on Tuesday and killed at least 12 people and wounded nearly 3,000, including Hezbollah fighters, medics, and Iran’s envoy to Beirut, when communication pagers used by Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon. Hezbollah blamed Israel for the explosions, promising that it would face “its fair punishment.”.

A Hezbollah official, who spoke anonymously, described the exploding pagers as the “biggest security breach” the group has seen since the nearly year-long conflict with Israel. The health ministry added that 20 people were killed and more than 450 injured on Wednesday in the suburbs of Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.

While Israeli officials didn’t comment on the blasts, security sources said Mossad, Israel’s spy agency, was responsible.