Explosions of Home Solar Energy Systems Rock Beirut Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Multiple explosions reported in Beirut following incidents involving Hezbollah's pagers and walkie-talkies, escalating regional conflict.
- Lebanon's official news agency confirmed explosions of home solar energy systems in several areas of Beirut on September 18.
- The blasts follow a series of explosions involving Hezbollah's pagers and walkie-talkies, which killed at least 12 people and injured over 2,000.
- Lebanese Civil Defense reported that fires from the explosions affected numerous homes, cars, and motorcycles across the country.
- The recent incidents have led to a mass exodus of civilians from northern Israel and southern Lebanon amid ongoing missile and drone strikes.
- Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a strategic shift of military focus to the Lebanese border, signaling a potential escalation in the conflict.