At least 20 killed, 450 wounded as new explosions hit Hezbollah walkie-talkies, Lebanese officials say
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Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode a day after pager attack
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-19/hezbollah-communications-devices-explode-across-lebanon/104368530
A wave of fresh explosions hit hand-held radios used by members of the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon.
In short:
A day after exploding pagers caused mass casualties in Lebanon, walkie-talkies used by members of the Hezbollah militant group detonated.
The Lebanese health ministry said 20 people were killed and hundreds were injured.
What's next?
Israel has not commented on the blasts, but Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said it was entering a "new phase" of war focused on the country's northern border with Lebanon.