ALBAWABA- The death toll from the Israeli cyberattack on Hezbollah's communication network has risen to eight, with at least 2,800 people injured, primarily suffering injuries to the hands and face from exploding devices.
Among the victims is the son of Lebanese MP Ali Ammar, with the number of casualties expected to increase, according to Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad.
A senior Hezbollah official confirmed to Reuters that Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah was not harmed in the blasts, which also killed seven people in the Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood of Syria, according to local media.
Israeli Channel 14 reported that the attack, which targeted Hezbollah’s communication devices, shocked the entire Middle East.
Lubeck International suggested the explosions were caused by software overheating the devices' batteries or remote detonation.
Hezbollah vowed retaliation, holding Israel fully responsible for what it called a "sinful aggression" and warned of an "unexpected reply" to the attack.
The Lebanese Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli escalation, noting that it coincided with threats to broaden the scope of the conflict toward Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that the U.S. Defense Secretary is set to arrive in Israel and the region next week for a pre-planned visit.
