A series of walkie-talkie blasts across Lebanon, allegedly involving Hezbollah communication devices, have killed 20 people and injured over 450. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced that these attacks mark a “new phase” of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, sparking fears of escalation in the already tense region.
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- Second wave of blasts on Wednesday killed 20, injured 450.
- Blasts caused by Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploding across Lebanon.
- First set of explosions on September 17 killed 12, injured 2,750.
- Over 3,000 total injuries from both attacks combined.
- Hezbollah blames Israel for planting explosives in communication devices.
- Fires erupted in 60 homes, 15 cars, and several motorcycles post-blasts.
- Israel’s army chief warned Hezbollah against further attacks.
- Investigations are ongoing by the Lebanese government and Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah claims Israeli sabotage via Mossad inside pagers.
- Lebanese authorities fear further escalation as war tensions rise.
