Explosions Spark Chaos During Funeral in Lebanon
On September 18, 2024, a devastating explosion during a funeral in Dahiyeh, Beirut, added to the chaos from a previous wave of pager explosions that killed 12 and injured around 2,800 in Lebanon. The new explosions involving walkie-talkies resulted in 20 deaths and 450 injuries. Hezbollah blames Israel and vows retaliation, increasing fears of escalating conflict amid Lebanon's economic crisis.
On September 18, 2024, a devastating explosion occurred during a funeral in Dahiyeh, Beirut, further unsettling an already grieving community.
This incident followed a deadly wave of pager explosions on September 17, which had killed 12 people, including children, and injured around 2,800 across Lebanon.
The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions caused further casualties and chaos, with 20 reported dead and 450 wounded.
Lebanese officials and health professionals described the injuries as severe, with many losing eyes or hands.
Hezbollah, blaming Israel, vowed retaliation, raising fears of escalating conflict.
Israel has not commented.
The attacks come as Lebanon struggles with an economic crisis and coping with recent violence.
This incident followed a deadly wave of pager explosions on September 17, which had killed 12 people, including children, and injured around 2,800 across Lebanon.
The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions caused further casualties and chaos, with 20 reported dead and 450 wounded.
Lebanese officials and health professionals described the injuries as severe, with many losing eyes or hands.
Hezbollah, blaming Israel, vowed retaliation, raising fears of escalating conflict.
Israel has not commented.
The attacks come as Lebanon struggles with an economic crisis and coping with recent violence.
