Investigation continues into Hezbollah pager explosions in Lebanon

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Authorities are conducting an investigation into a series of explosions involving pagers linked to Hezbollah, which resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and injuries to thousands in Lebanon. The explosions occurred on Tuesday when hundreds of pagers reportedly detonated at the same time. Speculation has arisen that the devices may have been tampered with prior to their delivery.

The pagers, manufactured under a licensing agreement between Taiwan-based Gold Apollo and Hungarian company BAC, were reportedly held at a port for three months before being transferred to Hezbollah. Investigators are exploring the possibility that explosives were inserted into the devices during this period and were triggered by remote signals.

Hezbollah has accused Israel of being behind the explosions, though Israeli authorities have not responded to these allegations. The events have intensified regional tensions and raised concerns over potential escalations between Hezbollah and Israel.

The pagers were part of Hezbollah's communication network, which had been adopted as an alternative to mobile phones due to security concerns. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities attempt to confirm how the devices were altered and assess the extent of the damage caused.