Coordinated attacks across Lebanon target communication devices, leave dozens dead and injured
- In Reports
- 11:44 AM, Sep 19, 2024
- Myind Staff
A series of coordinated attacks in Lebanon have targeted communication devices, causing devastating consequences. The latest attacks claimed at least 20 lives and left over 450 injured, according to authorities, as reported by Al Jazeera. These incidents occurred just a day after another explosion killed 12 people and injured more than 2,800 in a coordinated blast involving pagers.
Israel's Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, announced the start of a "new phase" in the ongoing conflict, focusing on the northern arena. Gallant shared in a post on X, "We are at the start of a new phase in the war – we are allocating resources and forces to the northern arena and our mission is clear: ensuring the safe return of Israel's northern communities to their homes. To do so, the security situation must be changed."
Earlier on Wednesday, the Lebanese Red Cross mobilised dozens of ambulance crews to assist in rescuing and evacuating those wounded in the walkie-talkie explosions, CNN reported. Over 30 teams were deployed to southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and the central Beqaa Valley. Additionally, 50 ambulance crews were placed on alert in Mount Lebanon and Beirut for evacuation efforts.
The Lebanese Civil Defence reported that fires broke out in 60 houses and shops, including a lithium battery store, due to the exploding walkie-talkies. As many as 15 cars and numerous motorcycles also caught fire. Two fingerprint devices in the Nebatieh Governorate were destroyed in the blasts.
On Tuesday, the Lebanese Ministry of Health called on health workers to urgently report to duty as hospitals received a "large number of injured people" following the pager explosions. Officials also urged citizens to donate blood, anticipating an increased need for supplies.
Hezbollah blamed Israel for Tuesday's pager explosions and vowed retribution. Meanwhile, Lebanese officials have advised the public to discard pagers, warning of further potential threats.
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