A series of explosions targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon has caused widespread panic and casualties. While no group has claimed responsibility, fingers are pointed at Israel with accusations circulating in both Lebanese and international media.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned a string of explosions throughout Lebanon , apparently targeting Hezbollah terrorists, on Friday, insisting Beijing opposes “any act that infringes on Lebanon ’s sovereignty.”
The next day, a second series of explosions reportedly originating from walkie-talkies, solar panels, mobile phones, laptops, and other electronicsLebanon on Wednesday, this time killing 20 people and injuring over 450. The attacks have caused widespread panic in Lebanon, where many have begun fearing using their communications devices even as most of the explosions are traced back to Hezbollah members’ devices.
No individual, group, or state entity has taken responsibility for the attacks. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah both blamed the Israeli government, providing no direct evidence implicating Jerusalem. Multiple reports in international media, including American media, have also claimed to find indications that Israel orchestrated the bombings.
“We oppose any act that infringes on Lebanon’s sovereignty and security and express concerns over possible escalation of tensions in the region that this incident might trigger,” Lin, a mouthpiece for the Chinese government that often offers much less diplomatic commentary than the Foreign Ministry, quoted regime-approved “experts” who fretted that the pager and walkie-talkie attacks “highlight the rising danger of weaponizing civilian communication devices and other electronic equipment in...
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