Walkie-Talkies Used By Hezbollah Explode Across Lebanon: What Are These Devices And How Do They Work?

A walkie-talkie is a handheld radio that allows people to communicate wirelessly over a specific frequency. (Representational image via AP)

The latest attack comes a day after the explosion of hundreds of paging devices used by Hezbollah, which killed 12 people, including two children, and injured around 3,000 others across Lebanon

At least three people have died and over 100 have been injured after walkie-talkies used by the armed group Hezbollah exploded in areas of Lebanon where the group is strong.

The latest attack comes a day after the explosion of hundreds of paging devices used by Hezbollah, which killed 12 people, including two children, and injured around 3,000 others across Lebanon. This unprecedented attack has been blamed on Israel.

While Israel has not commented on either attack, it had announced plans to expand its military actions against Hezbollah before the explosion of the paging devices, as part of its ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

What is a Walkie-Talkie?

A walkie-talkie is a handheld radio that allows people to communicate wirelessly over a specific frequency. Developed in the 1930s by inventors in Canada and the US, these devices are also known as two-way radios. They gained the name “walkie-talkie” because users can talk while moving.

Each walkie-talkie is powered by a battery and includes a transmitter, an antenna, a loudspeaker that also acts as a microphone, and a ‘push-to-talk’ button. This button allows users to send their voice over radio waves, enabling instant communication without the need for a phone line.