New explosions have occurred in Lebanon, according to sources close to Hezbollah.
At least three people have been killed and hundreds of people have been injured, writes Reuters.
– Fpeople are extremely worried and afraid here, says Expressen’s foreign reporter Kassem Hamadé.
Communications equipment has exploded in several locations in Lebanon. Hundreds of people have been injured and at least three have been killed, Reuters reports.
A senior security source told The Guardian that the explosions were similar to yesterday’s attack.
– These are both pagers, walkie-talkies and other electronic equipment. At least four cars started burning in southern Lebanon where the walkie-talkie exploded, says Expressen’s foreign reporter Kassem Hamadé in Efter fem.
“Gigantic shock”
Powerful explosions have also occurred at a funeral.
– It is as strong a wave of explosions as yesterday and it creates a gigantic shock in Lebanon. People are extremely worried and afraid here, says Kassem Hamadé.
The concern about escalation in the Middle East has grown even stronger, according to Kassem Hamadé.
– These sophisticated attacks are feared to be the beginning of something very big and serious.
– The foreign minister in Lebanon warned a little while ago that what is happening now could bring the entire region into a large-scale war.
Hezbollah has vowed revenge against Israel, which it holds responsible for the attacks. Israel has yet to claim responsibility.
About ten people were killed and several thousand injured during yesterday’s attack on Hezbollah when several pagers exploded.
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