Exploding pagers in Lebanon not made in Taiwan — prosecutors – DW – 11/11/2024
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A Taiwan probe found that domestic firms did not make the pagers that exploded in Lebanon in September, killing dozens. The blasts dealt a severe blow to the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia amid its conflict with Israel.

Summary

Taiwan concluded its investigation into the September pager explosions in Lebanon that killed dozens, including civilians, and injured over 3,000.

The blasts, which targeted Hezbollah fighters amid their conflict with Israel, involved pagers bearing the name of Gold Apollo, a Taiwan-based company.

Taiwan’s probe found that the pagers were made by Frontier Group Entity outside Taiwan, with no involvement from Taiwanese firms or individuals.

Rights groups criticized the use of pagers as attack devices, citing risks to civilians.