Over 2,000 were in injured after thousands of pagers exploded.
It's doubtful a recent attack on Hezbollah is a precursor to an Israeli invasion of Lebanon, according to a Westmeath Security Expert.
A source in Lebanon claims thousands of pagers used by the militant group which exploded had been modified by Israel 'at production level', injuring over 2,000, and killing at least 12.
Israel has yet to comment while Iran's foreign ministry has condemned the blasts as a "terrorist act".
Security and Defence Analyst, Mullingar's Declan Power, says after such a damaging attack, Hezbollah and by extension, Iran, may want to respond:
The Tanaiste says the violence in Lebanon is a new form of warfare which shows a wanton disregard for people’s lives:
Sky's Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall explains what will be happening now:
Hezbollah spokesperson Ibrahim Al-Moussawi says there will be retaliation:
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