NBC Did Not Report That Nasrallah Requested To Leave Lebanon After the Explosion of Hezbollah's Pagers
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NBC: Hassan Nasrallah Asks to Leave Lebanon for Unknown Destination.
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Recently, social media users have been circulating a claim that NBC News reported Lebanese Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah requested to leave Lebanon for an unknown destination after the bombing of Hezbollah's pagers on Tuesday.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be fake. The news is fabricated, and NBC News did not report that Lebanese Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah requested to leave Lebanon for an unknown destination following the bombing of Hezbollah's pagers in Lebanon.
NBC Coverage of Lebanon Pager Bombings
Regarding NBC's coverage of the bombings targeting Hezbollah members' pagers in Lebanon, which resulted in several deaths and thousands of injuries, the network reported on the official statements released after the incident. The coverage did not mention that Nasrallah requested to leave Lebanon.
NBC reported Hezbollah's statement, which indicated that pagers belonging to its members exploded across Lebanon, leading to multiple deaths and thousands of injuries. The party attributed the widespread and simultaneous explosions to Israel, which did not respond to requests for comments on the accusations or the bombings.
Hezbollah Announces Hassan Nasrallah’s Upcoming Speech
In a statement released on Wednesday, Hezbollah announced that its Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, will deliver a speech at 5 p.m. Thursday, following the bombings of communication devices across Lebanon on Tuesday.
In a separate statement, Hezbollah warned Israel of 'severe consequences' in response to the attack and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Gaza against Israeli aggression. The party extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery to the injured.
Rising Death Toll and Injuries in Hezbollah Pagers Explosion
On Wednesday, Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad announced that 12 people, including two children, were killed in Tuesday’s explosion of communication devices. The number of injured ranged from 2,750 to 2,800.
Abiad said about 300 patients were in critical condition, with many still in serious condition. He noted that some injured individuals had been evacuated from the Bekaa region to Syria, and certain cases would be evacuated to Iran. However, he emphasized that more than 98 percent of the patients are receiving treatment in Lebanon.
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