Sep 18, 2024
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Explosions rang out in Lebanon Wednesday at a funeral for leaders of the terror group Hezbollah, who were killed by exploding pagers just the day before. "We were not involved in yesterday's incidents or today's in any way," said John Kirby, the spokesperson for the White House's National Security Council. Kirby said that's the only information he can release. "I don't have anything more to share today," he said. However, Middle East officials confirmed Wednesday's explosions also came from electronic devices, blowing up walkie talkies and solar equipment. They said these attacks have now killed more than two dozen people, including children and healthcare workers, with thousands more injured. Lebanon and Hezbollah are blaming Israel. These attacks are increasing fears across the globe that the conflict could escalate into all-out war. "We remain very clear about the importance of all parties avoiding any steps that could further escalate the conflict that we are trying to resolve," said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  In Egypt Wednesday, Blinken said the U.S. is analyzing how these attacks could impact a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. "We have made a tremendous amount of progress over the past month, month and half," Blinken said.  Israeli officials said they are starting a new phase in the war and did not comment on these recent explosions. "We want to see the war end," Kirby said.
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