Lebanon opens probe into explosions to determine the cause, officials say, but they blame Israel.
The explosives, reportedly weighing between one and two ounces, were discreetly placed next to each device’s battery. / Photo: ReutersA series of explosions on Tuesday and Wednesday rocked Lebanon, killing at least 26 people and wounding over 3,000, according to security and health officials.
"Data indicates the devices were pre-programmed to detonate and contained explosive materials planted next to the battery," a Lebanese official said. The official also noted it was unlikely that lithium batteries inside the devices had heated up and exploded."Exploding lithium batteries cause a fire-like incident... that may cause minor burns, but the blast from these devices resulted from highly explosive materials," he said.
Explosions of thousands of pager and Icom wireless devices in several areas of Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people and injuries to more than 3,250. "The first call between Gallant and Austin took place on Tuesday, just minutes before the first wave of pager device explosions in Lebanon," saidThe precise timeline of when the pagers were ordered and when they arrived in Lebanon remains unclear.
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