Yesterday, Tuesday, September 17, a series of simultaneous explosions of bipeurs across Lebanon caused a heavy record: at least 12 dead, including two children and 2,800 injured. These bipeurs, used by Hezbollah, were said to have been sabotaged by Israel, according to accusations of the Lebanese Shiite movement.
Yesterday, Tuesday, September 17, a series of simultaneous explosions of bipeurs across Lebanon caused a heavy record: at least 12 dead, including two children and 2,800 injured. These bipeurs, used by Hezbollah, were said to have been sabotaged by Israel, according to accusations of the Lebanese Shiite movement.
Hezbollah accuses Israel of having hidden explosives in bipeurs they had acquired in Taiwan, more specifically from the Gold Apollo company. These explosives were reportedly triggered remotely.
American and international anonymous sources, cited by the New York Times, confirm this thesis, indicating that Israel would have managed to discreetly insert explosives into the bipeurs before their expedition to Lebanon.
Gold Apollo denies in block
Gold Apollo, the Taiwanese company which provided these bipeurs, reacted by denying any direct responsibility. She said that these bipeurs were manufactured and sold by her Hungarian partner, Bac, under their brand. Gold Apollo also stressed that they had no involvement in the design of these products.
Hezbollah plans its revenge
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah will deliver a speech on September 19 to approach this deadly attack, warning that he would continue to support Gaza and that this operation would not remain unanswered, and that a revenge was to be expected.
International reactions
Iran, the main ally of Hezbollah, described this incident as “mass killing” and condemned Israel. International officials, speaking in anonymity, confirmed that the explosives had been hidden by Israel in the Bipeurs before their arrival in Lebanon. It seems that an infiltration of the Hezbollah logistics chain has enabled this complex operation.
In summary, the incident seems to be a sophisticated operation attributed to Israel, targeting a recent cargo of bipeurs intended for Hezbollah. The details of this attack are still under confirmation, but the operation reflects an increasing tension between Hezbollah and Israel.
