In a dramatic escalation, Lebanon has been rocked by a series of deadly explosions targeting electronic devices used by Hezbollah members. These blasts have caused significant damage and casualties, leading many to wonder if a larger military conflict is on the horizon.
What Happened?
Yesterday, thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded in Lebanon, causing injuries to over 2,800 people and killing 12. The explosions were small but powerful enough to create chaos. Today, the situation worsened as a new wave of explosions hit walkie-talkies and other electronic devices, leading to even more injuries and deaths.
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Explosions can be seen all across Lebanon simultaneously. https://t.co/eOhIB1vtlO pic.twitter.com/s4npUJZX2W
The Impact
According to the Lebanese health ministry, today's explosions resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injured more than 450 others. The blasts affected several cities, including the Bekaa region in the east. Many of the injuries were severe, particularly to people's abdomens and h...