BEIRUT, Lebanon (Diya TV) — An explosion involving a walkie-talkie device in southern Lebanon heightened security concerns in the country, just a day after a deadly pager explosion shook the area. These incidents, both currently under investigation, have left the region on alert as authorities seek to understand if the two events are connected.
The explosion on Wednesday reportedly injured two individuals, who were swiftly transported to a hospital. Their condition has not yet been disclosed. Local media outlets reported that the Lebanese military, alongside security forces, quickly sealed off the affected area and began an official investigation into the blast’s cause.
This explosion followed the fatal incident on Tuesday, where a pager device detonated in a nearby town, resulting in the death of one person. These events have raised fears about the possible use of communication devices as explosive triggers, prompting enhanced security measures across the region.
Although no official link has been confirmed between the two incidents, there is growing speculation that militant groups or organized crime networks may be behind the use of such devices for violent purposes. According to security experts, the use of everyday communication devices as weapons has been a rising trend in conflict-prone areas across the globe.
The Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the military are focusing on potential connections between these incidents and any local or foreign actors. In a public statement, the ISF reassured citizens that they are taking “all necessary precautions” to investigate and prevent future attacks.
Residents of southern Lebanon have expressed increasing concern following the explosions. “We’re scared to even use phones or any other device now,” said one local resident, who preferred to remain anonymous. “No one knows if this is the last attack or if more are coming.”
The recent surge in violence comes at a time when Lebanon is grappling with ongoing political instability, an economic crisis, and an influx of refugees from neighboring Syria. Additionally, the country has seen an increase in isolated violent incidents, leading to frustration among citizens over the government’s ability to maintain security and stability.
International observers are monitoring the situation in Lebanon closely, amid concerns that these incidents could signal a larger effort to destabilize the region. While the country has experienced sporadic violence in the past, the use of communication devices as explosive weapons is a troubling new development.
In response to the growing threat, the Lebanese government is expected to bolster security operations in vulnerable areas and implement stricter regulations on the sale and use of communication devices. Some lawmakers have already called for immediate measures to prevent further violence and maintain peace in the region.
