Blinded by Destruction: The Human Toll of Explosive Attacks

In the aftermath of a string of explosive blasts targeting Hezbollah communication devices, a Beirut eye doctor spoke out about the devastating injuries he's witnessed. Dr. Elias Warrak has treated an estimated 40 to 50 people with severe injuries, including several who lost both eyes. The doctor described the scene as a "nightmare," highlighting the unprecedented number of patients with eye injuries.The blasts, which killed at least 37 people, including children, and injured nearly 3,000, have left hospitals overwhelmed and people fearful of using electronic devices. Warrak believes the victims were injured while looking directly at the exploding devices, citing the pattern of injuries as evidence. The incident has sparked a heated response from both sides, with Hezbollah blaming Israel and Israel neither confirming nor denying involvement. However, the human cost of the attack is undeniable. Warrak has been working non-stop between hospitals to treat the injured, describing the experience as "devastating" and "killing" him.