BEIRUT – Amid growing concerns over safety, residents across Lebanon have begun turning off their mobile phones and other electronic devices in fear of new explosions, following a series of deadly incidents involving communication devices.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the widespread fear has led to the disconnection of not only mobile phones but also inverters, solar panels, baby monitors, televisions, and laptops. This atmosphere of suspicion and precaution is a direct response to recent explosions that have caused significant disruption and panic across the nation. The New York Times report outlines how these events have severely impacted daily life, transforming it into “scenes of panic and violence.”

The surge in explosions has placed immense pressure on the Lebanese health system, with hospitals struggling to manage the influx of casualties. On September 17, a significant number of pagers exploded almost simultaneously in various parts of Lebanon, leading to the deaths of 12 individuals, including two children, and injuries to approximately 2,800 people. This was followed by another series of blasts the next day involving walkie-talkies, phones, and devices powered by solar energy and lithium-ion batteries, which resulted in 25 fatalities and 608 injuries.

Simultaneously, ABC television reported that Israel has been intensifying its efforts in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, including alleged plans for the explosions that have rocked Lebanon. This claim adds a layer of complexity to the already tense regional dynamics, implicating geopolitical strategies in the disturbing sequence of events affecting Lebanese civilians.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health has confirmed the casualties and is actively coordinating responses to the ongoing crisis. The situation remains fluid, with many residents choosing to minimize their use of electronic devices as a precautionary measure against further unexpected explosions.