Lebanon has announced a ban on carrying wireless communication devices, such as pagers and walkie-talkies, aboard aircraft. The decision comes after two days of tragic incidents that left dozens dead and thousands injured across the country.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued a directive to all airlines operating out of Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, prohibiting the transportation of any pager or walkie-talkie devices on planes. According to the directive, passengers departing from the airport are no longer allowed to carry these devices in their luggage, handbags, or as air cargo until further notice. Any such items found will be confiscated by airport security.
This move follows a series of explosions involving wireless communication devices, specifically pagers, that rocked various regions in Lebanon earlier this week. The explosions occurred in the southern suburbs of Beirut, as well as in areas in the east and south of the country. These incidents resulted in the deaths of 12 people and left approximately 2,800 others injured.
Yesterday, further explosions targeted walkie-talkie devices in multiple areas, leading to an additional 20 fatalities and more than 450 injuries.
A New Threat: Wireless Communication Devices as Explosives
The recent explosions have created widespread panic across Lebanon, marking an unprecedented type of attack where common communication devices are turned into deadly explosives. Authorities are still investigating how these devices were weaponized and whether this was part of a coordinated cyberattack or a new form of terrorism.
These attacks have had a devastating impact on both the civilian population and emergency services, overwhelming hospitals and stretching resources thin. The explosions have primarily affected densely populated areas, contributing to the high number of casualties.
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