Exploding Devices in Lebanon Cause Mass Casualties and Severe Eye Injuries

Thousands injured and dozens killed as pagers and walkie-talkies detonate, with hospitals overwhelmed and doctors working tirelessly to save lives.

The explosions of pagers and wireless devices across Lebanon resulted in 39 fatalities and around 3,000 injuries, many with severe eye damage.
Ophthalmologist Elias Jaradeh has been working non-stop to treat the influx of patients, performing numerous eye surgeries with minimal rest.
The devices, used by Hezbollah members, exploded simultaneously, causing injuries primarily to the hands, faces, and eyes of those holding them.
Lebanese hospitals, already strained, are facing unprecedented challenges in treating the high volume of casualties, many of whom are civilians.
The psychological impact of the explosions is significant, with experts warning of long-term mental health issues among the affected population.