Israel planted explosives in Hezbollah's Taiwan-made pagers, say sources
BEIRUT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday across Lebanon's south in the country's deadliest day since cross-border fighting erupted between the militants and Israel nearly a year ago, stoking tensions after similar explosions of the group's pagers the day before.
Taiwan Denies Making Components in Explosive Pagers Linked to Hezbollah Attack
The pagers, traced back to Budapest-based BAC Consulting, carried branding from Taiwan’s Gold Apollo, which denies manufacturing the devices. Taiwan’s Economy Minister, Kuo Jyh-huei, emphasized, “I can say with certainty they were not made in Taiwan,” and noted that the incident is under investigation by Taiwanese judicial authorities.
The comments come after Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo said it did not make the devices used in the attack.
Taiwan-based Gold Apollo said the devices were made by a Budapest-based company with a license to use its brand.
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