Taiwan Denies Involvement in Pager Explosions in Lebanon
Taiwan's Justice Ministry has officially closed its investigation into the pager explosions that occurred in Lebanon in September, which resulted in numerous casualties. The Bureau of Investigation stated that there is no evidence linking Taiwanese companies or citizens to the manufacture of the pagers involved in the attacks. The ministry clarified that the AR-924 pagers, which were the devices targeted during the Israeli strikes, have not been produced by Taiwanese company Gold Apollo for several years. Instead, these devices are manufactured by Frontier Group Intiti, a company based outside of Taiwan.
Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah
The explosions in Lebanon were part of a larger Israeli military operation that took place on September 17 and 18, aimed at Hezbollah's communication devices. These attacks resulted in dozens of deaths and thousands of injuries, prompting Lebanon to file a complaint with the UN's International Labour Organization. Caretaker Labour Minister Mustafa Bayram condemned the strikes, labeling them as acts of war against humanity and technology. In a government meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took responsibility for the operations, which included the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah. Netanyahu indicated that the decision to carry out these attacks faced opposition from within his own security establishment.
Ongoing Conflict and Tensions in the Region
Since the attacks, Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah, launching air strikes on strongholds in southern Beirut and initiating limited ground incursions into southern Lebanon. Netanyahu claimed that Hezbollah is currently weaker than in previous years, highlighting the shifting dynamics in the region. The situation remains tense as both nations grapple with the aftermath of the violence and the implications of Israel's military actions.
