'Suspicious' devices being destroyed in Lebanon: Army takes action

In Lebanon, special army units have begun collecting and destroying pagers and walkie-talkies deemed 'suspicious' following a series of explosions.

Following the attacks in the country where pagers and walkie-talkies were detonated, for which Israel is held responsible, the Lebanese army stated, 'Special units of the army are detonating pagers and suspicious communication devices in various regions.'

The statement also requested that citizens stay away from the locations of the explosions and report any suspicious devices.

Yesterday, the Lebanese army carried out a controlled explosion in a pit of a device they suspected was rigged with an explosive mechanism in the parking lot of the American University of Beirut Medical Center, where the wounded were being brought.

The Lebanese Directorate General of Civil Aviation had also notified companies operating at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut that the transport of 'pager' devices or 'walkie-talkie' type radio devices would not be permitted on their aircraft.

Special units of the Lebanese army have begun seizing 'suspicious' devices nationwide

WHAT HAPPENED?

On September 17, simultaneous explosions occurred in pagers used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. So far, 12 people have lost their lives in the explosions, and approximately 2,800 people have been injured, about 300 of them seriously.

Following this attack, 20 people were killed and more than 450 were injured as a result of the detonation of numerous walkie-talkies on September 18.

While Lebanese officials hold Israel responsible for the incident, there has been no statement from Israel regarding the matter yet.

Hezbollah had threatened to 'exact a high price' following the attacks.

Clashes that have occasionally intensified between the parties have been occurring on the Israel-Lebanon border since October 8, 2023.