Lebanese authorities ban walkie-talkies and pagers on Beirut flights following a deadly Hezbollah attack that killed 37. Learn about the ongoing conflict and aviation restrictions.
BollywoodFever: Lebanese authorities have announced a ban on walkie-talkies and pagers from being taken aboard flights departing from Beirut airport, according to a report from the National News Agency on Thursday.
The decision follows a deadly attack earlier this week in which thousands of such devices exploded, killing at least 37 people and injuring more than 3,000 in two waves of attacks on Hezbollah.
The Lebanese Civil Aviation Directorate instructed airlines operating from Beirut to inform passengers that walkie-talkies and pagers are prohibited from being carried on board until further notice.
Additionally, these devices are also banned from being shipped via air freight, as reported by the state news agency.
The explosions occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Hezbollah and the Lebanese government accusing Israel of orchestrating the attack.
However, Israel has not claimed responsibility for the incident.
In response, the Lebanese army announced that it was conducting controlled detonations of pagers and suspicious telecom devices across different areas.
Citizens have been urged to report any suspicious objects.
Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in frequent exchanges of fire across the Lebanese-Israeli border for almost a year, a conflict exacerbated by the ongoing Gaza war.
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