Fear gripped Lebanon this week after a series of deadly blasts involving electronic devices, international media reported.
On Tuesday, after pagers exploded followed by more blasts some people hurried to disconnect their appliances. Today, many residents unplugged the inverters and solar systems powering their homes.
Many kept their cellphones, laptops and baby monitors away, fearing that these could be next devices to unexpectedly explode.
After two consecutive days of attacks, in which hand-held communication devices detonated across Lebanon, killing dozens and injuring thousands, the tiny Mediterranean nation was rattled. The explosions were an apparent attack by Israel on members of Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese militant group. But that did not stop others from fearing for their lives.
First, on Tuesday, there were exploding pagers. On Wednesday, walkie-talkies began detonating, along with other electronic devices. Panic spread, particularly in Shia communities where Hezbollah operates, as devices held close to the face blew off fingers and caused severe injuries.
Joumana, who was visiting loved ones at a hospital in Beirut, was quoted by TIMES saying: “At first, we were confused. It sounded like gunfire, then we saw ambulances and wounded people.”
