By targeting so many pagers at the same time, Israel demonstrated technical prowess. But its long-term intent is unclear.

This attack clearly and unequivocally violates international humanitarian law and undermines US efforts to prevent a wider conflict,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.

Lebanon has been targeted twice in the past two days by exploding pagers and handheld radios in deadly attacks that have killed more than two dozen people and wounded thousands. The explosions have rocked Lebanon and represent one of the largest security breaches for Hezbollah,