Israel is suspected of behind a fatal explosion of handheld pagers used by the armed group in Lebanon.

The second wave of carnage comes a day after thousands of exploding pagers used by the group left almost 3,000 people injured and a dozen dead, including civilians and children.

Israel executed an unprecedented attack on Hezbollah operatives with pager blasts in Lebanon on Tuesday, in which at least nine people were killed and around 2,750 were wounded.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, “We are at the start of a new phase in the war.”

Lebanon's health ministry says at least 14 people were killed and 450 others wounded by exploding electronic devices in multiple regions of the country.

A time-lapse video of the city showed large clouds of thick, grey smoke appearing in several different locations with at least one of the blasts taking place near a funeral organised by Hezbollah.

Hezbollah operatives were seen gathering up all the walkie talkies and taking the batteries out of the devices.

A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 20 people, Lebanese officials say.

Walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah blow up a day after pager blasts killed 12 people.

Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Hezbollah communication device explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 450 others, after 12 people were killed and more than 2,800 were hurt in a similar pager attack that targeted the Iran proxy militia in the Middle Eastern country a day prior.

14 killed, more than 450 injured as pagers and 'devices' explode

TEHRAN (Sept 18): Iran accused Israel today of "mass murder" after paging devices belonging to the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah group in Lebanon exploded, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others. Foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said in a statement he "condemned the terrorist act

People aren't sure what devices will detonate next.

A senior Lebanese security source told Reuters that Hezbollah had ordered 5,000 pagers from Taiwan-based Gold Apollo

As Hezbollah's leadership digested yesterday's surprise attack and began to plot its next move, the IDF launched a blistering aerial assault on a number of targets across southern Lebanon (pictured).

The attacks, which were widely believed to be carried out by Israel targeting Hezbollah, have hiked fears that the two sides’ simmering conflict could escalate into all-out war.

WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday (Sep 18) warned all sides against escalation in the Middle East after two days of blasts in Lebanon, widely attributed to Israel, on

What we know—and don't know—about the exploding pager and radio attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Explosions were reported in the Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh on Wednesday afternoon, according to a Lebanese news agency. Dahiyeh, known for its association with Hezbollah, was among several areas in Lebanon where similar incidents occurred.

A second attack involving exploding electronic devices occurred in Lebanon on Wednesday. Lebanon’s health ministry says one person was killed and over 100 were wounded, the Associated Press is reporting. The blasts follow an attack on Tuesday when multiple pagers used by Hezbollah killed at least 12 people and wounded around 2,700.

Walkie-talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of attacks targeting devices a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, state media and officials for the militant group said. At least 14 people were killed and more than…

Pagers beeped, then blew up.

Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalated as Walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah exploded in southern Lebanon and Beirut, resulting in nine deaths and over 300 injuries.

Israel and its intelligence agency Mossad have been accused of orchestrating a series of explosions involving thousands of pagers in Lebanon that have now killed 14 people and injured nearly 3,000 after a second day of explosions in Beirut and other cities in Lebanon.

Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, government and Hezbollah officials said. Officials pointed the finger at Israel in what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack.The Israeli military declined to comment.Hezbollah began striking Israel almost immediately after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. Since then, Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire daily, coming close to a full-blown war on several occasions and forcing tens of thousands on both sides of the border to evacuate their homes.Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. The ministry does not differentiate between fighters and civilians in its count but says a little over half of those killed were women and children. Israel says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence.The war has caused vast destruction and displaced about 90%…

This statement from the Israeli Defence Minister comes a day after at least 12 people were killed after pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded in Lebanon.

Twin attacks using communication devices, suspected to have an Israeli hand, have struck fear in the ranks of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon.

An anonymous reader shares a report: Israel blew up thousands of two-way personal radios used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon in a second wave of an intelligence operation that started on Tuesday with the explosions of pager devices, two sources with knowledge of the operation told Axios. The second...

Hand-held radios used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon on Wednesday, multiple outlets reported, killing at least 14 people and injuring 450 others, according to the Lebanese government—a day after at least 12 people were killed when pagers belonging to Hezbollah members detonated. There are reports of up to 20 explosions in the southern suburbs of Beirut and up to 20 more in southern Lebanon, Lebanese security officials told CNN. Lebanon’s National News Agency also reported some explosions originated from solar energy systems installed on homes in several areas, according to the Associated Press. Hezbollah purchased the hand-held radios about five months ago, roughly the same time they acquired the pagers, a security source told Reuters. The walkie-talkies are less widely used than the pagers that exploded on Tuesday because they were only distributed among those who helped organize crowds for funerals and marches, CNN reported. In a post on X, the Lebanese Army cautioned citizens against gathering…

At least three people were killed after walkie-talkies used by members of Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah exploded on Wednesday.

There was a possible supply chain poisoning in Europe whereby tiny amount of explosive PETN was placed in around 5,000 pagers. They were remotely detonated in a synchronised attack. Here's the whole operation in three easy steps.

The UN Security Council is to meet on Friday to discuss the attacks.

Second wave of exploding gear kills at least 14 today

Tuesday's Hezbollah pager explosion attack rocked the Middle East, adding an extraordinary new dimension to the conflict that has been raging for nearly a year.

New Delhi: A day after thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah exploded throughout Lebanon, hand-held radios, or walkie-talkies, used by the Iran-backed group detonated on Wednesday night across southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to Reuters. At least 9 people have been killed and over 100 injured in the latest blasts. One […]

The United States has clarified that it was neither involved in nor aware of the series of pager explosions that occurred in Lebanon. Speaking during a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that the US was still collecting information about the incident.

The second round of exploding devices affected radio communication-type "walkie-talkies" rather than pagers.

Army chief says Israel has “many more goals” to accomplish in the ongoing conflict.

Israel's defence minister has declared a "new phase" of war as it moves its focus to the north - near its border with Lebanon.

Taoiseach Simon Harris said the incident is “extraordinarily concerning”.

The company said that the design and manufacturing of the pagers were handled by a Hungary-based company called BAC.

Walkie-talkies have exploded in Lebanon's capital of Beirut in a second day of blasts against Hezbollah.

A woman who was educated in the UK has denied making the Hezbollah pagers that killed 12 and wounded thousands more in Lebanon.

A blast during a funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, was captured on video. The explosion is believed to have targeted a Hezbollah operative amid the second wave of attacks targeting the group.

How outdated pagers turned into deadly bombs, killing nine and injuring thousands.

1 day after deadly pagers, walkie-talkies simultaneously explode in Lebanon, killing 9 and injuring 300 (video)

Thousands of pagers used by members of the militant group Hezbollah simultaneously exploded in parts of Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 2,700.

The U.S. State Department insisted it had no prior knowledge of or involvement in a string of pager explosions throughout Lebanon and Syria.