Abstract:
The 2024 Lebanon pager explosions represent one of the most unexpected and devastating technological incidents in recent history. On September 17 and 18, 2024, thousands ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The 2024 Lebanon pager explosions represent one of the most unexpected and devastating technological incidents in recent history. On September 17 and 18, 2024, thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria, resulting in 42 deaths and more than 3500 injuries. These handheld communication devices, previously regarded as secure and low-profile, were rigged with concealed explosives and remotely triggered by attackers. The explosions primarily occurred when users either responded to the pager's signal or interacted with the walkie-talkies, leading to devastating injuries. Hospitals across Lebanon were overwhelmed, as victims arrived with severe trauma, including facial and hand lacerations, blindness, and other injuries [1].
Published in: IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica ( Volume: 11, Issue: 12, December 2024)