Walkie-talkies yesterday, fridges tomorrow? Lebanon residents face new fears of exploding devices

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Lebanon is in the grip of panic following a second wave of deadly explosions targeting Hezbollah’s communication devices. Just one day after hundreds of pagers detonated simultaneously across the country, a new round of explosions rocked Lebanon, leaving at least 26 people dead and thousands injured. The devices, believed to have been tampered with, were vital to Hezbollah operations and have been widely used by the militant group. The coordinated nature of the attacks, targeting pagers, walkie-talkies, laptops, and even solar panels, has heightened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, who are engaged in long-standing hostilities.

Devices Detonated Across Lebanon

According to reports from Al Jazeera, the explosions involved «portable two-way radios, laptops, and even certain solar power setups.» These devices were in widespread use by Hezbollah operatives, and their detonation across Lebanon caused chaos and fear. Some vehicles were also reportedly engulfed in flames, though it remains unclear whether the explosions came from the cars themselves or from objects inside them. Civilians have been particularly affected, as the blasts targeted not only Hezbollah strongholds but also shops, homes, and hospitals, causing significant civilian casualties.

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Israel Blamed for Mossad-Led Operation

The sophistication of the operation has led to widespread speculation that Israel is behind the attacks. Lebanese media and security experts