Series of Explosions in Lebanon: Walkie-Talkies Targeted Following Pager Attacks, 14 Dead

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Following Tuesday’s pager explosions in Lebanon, there have now been a series of blasts in walkie-talkies on Wednesday. According to Al Jazeera, these attacks have resulted in 14 deaths and over 450 injuries. Additionally, explosions in solar systems have been reported in several areas of the capital, Beirut.

One of these incidents occurred during the funeral of Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar’s son, who had died in a pager explosion on September 17. The affected walkie-talkies, identified as ICOM V82 models made in Japan, are commonly used by Hezbollah fighters for communication. This marks the second major technical attack in Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Previously, a Reuters report suggested that Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad had planted explosives in 5,000 of Hezbollah’s pagers.

For the second consecutive day, Lebanon has witnessed a series of explosions in communication devices. On Wednesday, handheld radio sets were targeted, causing widespread panic and injuries. Many of the wounded were rushed to hospitals for treatment. The continuous explosions have instilled fear not only in Lebanon but also globally.

According to international media reports, several explosions occurred during the funeral of three Hezbollah members and a child. Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV reported that the blasts happened in various parts of Lebanon, specifically in walkie-talkies. Another company claimed that the pagers, which had previously exploded, were manufactured by a Hungarian company.

Israel is being accused of orchestrating these attacks, which have significantly heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, increasing the risk of the conflict escalating into a full-scale war. The death toll from the latest explosions is expected to rise as the situation unfolds.