Explosive Devices Kill 32, Including Two Children, in Lebanon
At least 32 people, including two children, were killed, and thousands more injured in a series of tragic explosions across Lebanon involving communication devices, some reportedly linked to the Hezbollah militant group. The explosions occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many seriously injured and shaking the country.
Walkie-Talkie Explosions Kill 20 During Funerals
In the latest incident on Wednesday, walkie-talkies exploded in the midst of a large crowd attending funerals for victims of Tuesday’s blasts. These explosions claimed 20 lives and injured at least 450 more, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The tragedy struck as people were mourning four victims of earlier pager explosions that had killed 12 people and injured nearly 3,000.
Hezbollah Blames Israel, Companies Deny Responsibility
Hezbollah has pointed to Israel as the culprit behind the attacks, though Israeli officials have yet to comment on the accusations. Two companies, based in Taiwan and Hungary, that have been linked to the manufacturing of the pagers in media reports, have denied responsibility. Taiwan’s government has also stated that the pagers’ components were not made in Taiwan.
Japanese Firm Claims Walkie-Talkies Were Discontinued
The walkie-talkies involved in Wednesday’s explosions were reportedly manufactured by a Japanese company, which has since stated that it stopped producing that specific model a decade ago. This has raised questions about the origins of the devices and how they ended up causing such devastation.
Lebanon Reels from the Devastating Series of Explosions
As Lebanon grapples with the fallout from these tragic explosions, investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and those responsible for the deadly incidents. With thousands injured and dozens dead, the country is left in mourning and searching for answers amidst the rising tensions.
