Lebanon Investigates Deadly Walkie-Talkie Bombings: Evidence Points to Pre-Detonation Planning
In a shocking revelation, initial investigations by Lebanese authorities have indicated that the deadly walkie-talkies which exploded this week were booby-trapped before reaching Lebanon. The permanent mission of Lebanon to the United Nations reported this finding in a letter addressed to the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, ahead of a crucial meeting scheduled for Friday regarding the attacks.
The letter detailed that the targeted devices, which included pagers and walkie-talkies, were professionally rigged to detonate upon receiving electronic messages. The Lebanese authorities have accused Israel of planning and executing these attacks, which resulted in a tragic toll of 37 fatalities and nearly 3,000 injuries during a series of explosions that occurred in public spaces, including stores and funerals.
The bombings have caused widespread panic across Lebanon, with the Lebanese mission describing the attacks as “unprecedented in their brutality.” They have urged the U.N. Security Council to condemn these acts of violence, which they claim undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the region.
Israel has remained silent on the bombings, which coincided with its announcement of an expanded military focus on securing its northern border with Lebanon amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. Security sources suggest that the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, may have orchestrated these attacks, given its historical involvement in similar operations.
The situation remains dire, as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, with daily exchanges of shelling resulting in significant casualties on both sides. The Lebanese government is set to participate in an emergency session at the U.N. to address this alarming situation, with Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib expected to attend.
