Lebanon bans pagers and walkie-talkies on flights after deadly explosions
Lebanon’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights following two waves of explosions that targeted wireless communication devices, according to Anadolu Agency.
The explosions, which occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, killed at least 32 people and injured 3,250 others across the country.
In response, the directorate instructed airlines operating at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport to inform passengers that such devices are prohibited in checked luggage and carry-on items.
The ban aims to prevent further incidents, with authorities warning that any devices found will be confiscated.
Hezbollah has accused Israel of orchestrating the explosions and vowed to retaliate. There has been no official response from Israel regarding the blasts, which occurred amidst ongoing cross-border warfare between Israel and Hezbollah.
The conflict escalated following Israel’s war on Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of nearly 41,300 Palestinians, primarily women and children, and left over 95,500 injured. An estimated 11,000 are still missing under the rubble.
