Emirates Airline Bans Pagers And Walkie-Talkies Amid Hezbollah Attacks

Dubai's Emirates airline has implemented a ban on pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, responding to recent attacks linked to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. In a statement released on Friday, the airline announced that all passengers travelling to, from, or via Dubai are prohibited from carrying these devices in both checked and cabin baggage.

“Such items found in passengers' hand luggage or checked baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police,” the airline warned.

The decision comes in the wake of alarming incidents where thousands of pagers exploded simultaneously across Lebanon, followed by walkie-talkies detonating in a similar manner. Lebanese officials have attributed these attacks to Israel, which has heightened tensions in the region. At least 37 people, including children, were killed, and nearly 3,000 others injured as a result of these twin device attacks.