A country mourns: The aftermath of pager explosions in Lebanon

Families of victims injured by the recent explosion of handheld pagers wait anxiously at the emergency entrance of the American University Hospital, seeking updates on their loved ones after the tragic incident that shook the community.

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Lebanese security officers examine a damaged vehicle in Sidon, believed to have been caused by an explosion from a walkie-talkie inside. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding this alarming incident in the southern port city.

Mourners gather in Beirut for the funeral of two Hezbollah members killed by an explosion. The Hezbollah leader has declared the attack a “red line,” promising retaliation against Israel as tensions in the region mount.

A woman lighting a candle outside the Lebanese Embassy in Tehran, honoring the victims of the explosions that left at least nine dead and nearly 2,750 injured, including Iran's ambassador to Lebanon.

Hezbollah members carrying the coffin who died after the explosion. The explosions have also raised concerns about the extent of potentially compromised devices.

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Women paying their respects at the graves of dead Hezbollah members in Beirut, after the recent explosion. Analysts say that even though it has significantly impacted the group, yet not undermined its core strength.

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Residents taking cover next to a shelter, bracing for incoming rockets reportedly fired from Lebanon amid blaring sirens in Nahariya, northern Israel. The alarming situation highlights the escalating hostilities in the region and has worsen the situation between the nations.