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Explosions Continue In Lebanon Following Hezbollah Pager Blasts

Civil Defense first-responders carry a man who was wounded after his handheld pager exploded, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.(AP Photo)

More explosions have occurred in Lebanon on Wednesday, just one day after blasts targeted the pagers of Hezbollah members, resulting in injuries to thousands of individuals, as reported by state media and witnesses.

Hezbollah, a militant group in Lebanon, has vowed to retaliate against what they claim to be an Israeli attack. The explosions on Tuesday killed multiple people and caused injuries to thousands of individuals across the country when pagers belonging to Hezbollah members exploded almost simultaneously.

Reports indicate that wireless devices have continued to explode in various locations across Lebanon on Wednesday, according to the Lebanese state media NNA.

Lebanese state media and witnesses report multiple explosions.
Explosions targeted Hezbollah members' pagers, causing injuries.
Lebanese Army warns citizens not to gather in affected areas.

The Lebanese Army has issued a warning to citizens, urging them not to gather in areas experiencing security incidents to allow medical teams to reach the affected areas promptly.

Photographs taken show emergency services responding to what appear to be additional explosions in Sidon, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Additionally, a video captured by Agence France Presse depicts people running for cover in Beirut.

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