The sound of the explosion reverberated through the streets, causing chaos in the surrounding region. The vociferations ceased. Those present exchanged glances, with several expressing disbelief.
No electronic equipment was deemed safe when word got out that this was a part of a second wave of explosives that were now aimed at walkie-talkies.
Hezbollah supporters repeatedly stopped our team in Dahiyeh and demanded that we not use our phones or cameras.
A friend of ours informed one of our producers that she had switched her Lebanese SIM card to an international number out of fear that her phone could do it.
Unavoidably, a lot of people in this area and throughout the nation are curious about what will happen next. Some even claim they are altering their plans since they are unsure if it is safe to stroll along other individuals.
“Everyone is simply in a panic… We’re not sure if we can continue to be close to our phones and laptops. “Everything looks dangerous right now, and nobody knows what to do,” Ghida, one of the women, remarked.
On social media, rumors went viral, adding to the confusion. One of them said that they were blowing up solar panels too. Another woman added, “People were overcome with panic.” “And to be honest, this is a really scary situation.”