Japanese Icom Walkie-Talkies Explode in Lebanon, Targeting Hezbollah

Sep 19, 2024, 04:30 AM

Japanese-made Icom walkie-talkies have reportedly exploded in Lebanon, resulting in around a hundred injuries and three fatalities. The incidents were first reported by Bernie News and confirmed by New York Times journalist Christiaan Triebert. Icom, the Japanese manufacturer, stated that the model involved, IC-V82, was discontinued in 2014. The explosions reportedly targeted Hezbollah. The company is currently investigating the situation.