In a series of explosions that followed the detonation of pagers belonging to Hezbollah members in Lebanon, more blasts involving walkie-talkies, laptops, radios, and other electronic devices have claimed the lives of at least 14 people and injured 450. The explosions occurred in the southern suburbs of Beirut and the city of Tyre, causing chaos and panic as images of the devastation circulated on social media.
The devices that exploded included walkie-talkie radios, mobile phones, laptops, and even some solar energy systems. There are reports that the devices may have been loaded with explosives similar to the pagers. Hezbollah members quickly removed batteries from radios following the blasts, suggesting that the explosions may have been linked to the batteries.
Israel has been blamed for the attacks, with the explosions seen as an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks have raised fears of a larger conflict, with Israel diverting resources from its conflict in Gaza to the north where it borders Lebanon. The explosions have been a significant blow to Hezbollah, affecting its communications apparatus and causing panic among the population.
As Lebanon faces continued uncertainty and fear, the question remains of what Israel’s next move will be. The country’s strategy of creating confusion and chaos through the explosions has been successful, leading to concerns about a potential phase three of the conflict. The situation in Lebanon remains tense as people wait to see what unfolds next.
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