Rising number of explosive devices observed in Lebanon: An in-depth analysis | Hezbollah Report

A series of explosions involving handheld devices, including walkie-talkies, laptops, and radios, has killed at least 14 people and injured 450 in Lebanon, a day after pagers owned by Hezbollah members exploded. The explosions occurred in southern suburbs of Beirut and the city of Tyre. The devices that exploded included walkie-talkies, mobile phones, laptops, and solar energy systems. Hezbollah members quickly removed batteries from their radios after the explosions, indicating a belief that batteries may have been linked to the blasts. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah have blamed Israel for the attacks, which are seen as an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant’s comments have stoked fears of a wider conflict. The attacks have posed a significant security breach for Hezbollah and are viewed as a form of psychological warfare. Following the explosions, people in Lebanon have been disposing of their devices or having them checked. Israel recently said it had been attacked by Hezbollah rockets. Analysts believe that Israel’s strategy to create confusion and fear has been successful and that more attacks may be imminent. The situation remains tense, with fears of further violence and confusion in Lebanon.

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