US Edition'Walkie-talkies' explode across Lebanon in second day of blasts against Hezbollah targets
- An unprecedented pager attack, allegedly by Israel, killed a dozen people and injured nearly 3,000, escalating tensions with Hezbollah, according to military analysts.
- A second wave of explosions, involving walkie-talkies, left nine dead and over 300 wounded in Lebanon, increasing the total casualties to 21 dead and 3,100 injured.
- Hezbollah has launched an investigation into the attacks, viewed as a serious security breach, while military experts describe them as an unprecedented cyber-attack.
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REPORTING. Explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon: the inhabitants of Beirut are worried
In the Lebanese capital, residents are on the alert after targeted explosions targeting the means of communication of Hezbollah members. The French on the spot are asking themselves: should we leave or stay?
Second wave of exploding devices hits Lebanon after attack on pagers
BEIRUT — Walkie-talkies exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in a second wave of attacks targeting devices a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, state media and officials for the militant group said. At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 wounded in the second wave, the Health Ministry said.
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