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War in the Middle East: Lebanese worried after explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies
War in the Middle East: Lebanese worried after explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies
(franceinfo)
Hezbollah has acknowledged that it has suffered an unprecedented blow and has promised Israel a terrible punishment, according to the words of its leader Hassan Nasrallah. Aircraft explosions have left 37 dead and more than 3,000 injured in 48 hours. Since then, the Lebanese population has been gripped by anxiety.
Whether or not they are Hezbollah sympathizers, the Lebanese are worried despite the apparent tranquility of the streets of Beirut. After the explosion of pagers on Tuesday, September 17 and walkie-talkies the next day, some fear that smartphones are being targeted. “We don’t know if the batteries explode or not. Someone needs to explain to us.”a woman asks alarmedly.
The psychosis is such that the Lebanese go to their phone seller to find out who the manufacturer is and whether the device presents a risk. The tension spares no area. In a village in the south, the army blew up an electronic device considered suspicious. In total, the attacks of the last 48 hours have left 37 dead and 3,200 injured. Emergency services are still saturated with mutilated patients.
On Thursday, September 19, Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, acknowledged a “severe blow” and threatens Israel with a response. At the same time, planes fly over the city and break the sound barrier, as a new warning.