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News and updates about explosions

State Department:

'US was not involved in pager explosions in Lebanon'

State Department spokesperson says the US was not aware in advance and had no involvement in mass explosions of pagers used by Hezbollah, declines to comment on suspicion that Israel is responsible.

'US was not involved in pager explosions in Lebanon'

After pager explosions:

Lufthansa temporarily suspends flights to Israel and Iran

Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation and "will assess it further in the coming days". Air France also suspends flights to Israel.

Lufthansa temporarily suspends flights to Israel and Iran

New York Times report:

Israel hid explosives within new pagers imported into Lebanon

Officials tell the New York Times that Israel hid explosive material within a new batch of Gold Apollo pagers from Taiwan, which had been tampered with before they reached Lebanon.

Israel hid explosives within new pagers imported into Lebanon

'A terrorist act'

Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemns explosions of hundreds of pagers in Lebanon, calls it a "terrorist act" and blames Israel.

Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon

Hezbollah pagers explode, over 3,000 injured, at least 9 dead

A series of explosions in the Hezbollah-controlled Dahieh region of Beirut has left thousands injured. Foreign media reports that the blasts came from Hezbollah operatives' pagers.

Hezbollah pagers explode, over 3,000 injured, at least 9 dead

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions in Lebanon

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions across Lebanon; calling it ‘the biggest security breach in war with Israel.’

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions in Lebanon

Gaza terror groups claim responsibility for Tel Aviv bombing

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, say Tel Aviv suicide bombing was their work; Hamas promises terror will continue so long as war in Gaza continues.

Gaza terror groups claim responsibility for Tel Aviv bombing

US official:

'Explosions in Iran look like an ISIS terrorist attack'

State Department spokesman says neither the US nor Israel are behind the explosions that killed more than 100 in Iran.

'Explosions in Iran look like an ISIS terrorist attack'

Boy from Kibbutz Be’eri:

9-year-old Thomas from Kibbutz Be'eri recounts harrowing events

Thomas, a boy from Kibbutz Be’eri, recalls: 'We heard gunshots, it's not easy to go through something like this when you're nine years old.'

9-year-old Thomas from Kibbutz Be'eri recounts harrowing events

Miracle: Tragedy prevented on eve of Sukkot holiday

Minutes before Sukkot holiday begins, explosion occurs in Beitar Illit sukkah.

Miracle: Tragedy prevented on eve of Sukkot holiday

Large explosion in northern Iran

Explosion of 'unidentified objects' occurs in northern Iran, source claims cause as missile testing.

Large explosion in northern Iran

Reports in Syria: Explosions heard in Damascus

Syrian state media reports explosions in the Syrian capital. The cause is not known.

Reports in Syria: Explosions heard in Damascus

Man dead after vehicle explodes near Lod

Police open investigation after vehicle explodes near Lod, killing one person.

Man dead after vehicle explodes near Lod

Because of the heat?

Explosions heard at Hamas military site in Gaza

Explosions heard at outpost used by Hamas for the production of weapons. Reports say the heat wave may have caused materials to ignite.

Explosions heard at Hamas military site in Gaza

Iran:

Explosions heard in city of Karaj, air defenses activated

Iranian news agencies claim the explosions and activation of air defenses were part of an IRGC drill.

Explosions heard in city of Karaj, air defenses activated

Russia says explosions at Crimea military site were ‘sabotage’

Explosions at ammunition depot reported to have caused damage to surrounding infrastructure.

Russia says explosions at Crimea military site were ‘sabotage’

Times square manhole explosions send panicked tourists fleeing

The sound of enormous explosions cause a panic, with tourists fleeing Times Square in confusion.

Times square manhole explosions send panicked tourists fleeing

Fire breaks out following explosion in Abu Dhabi building

Explosion believed to have been caused by a gas cylinder. Fire extinguished, no injuries reported.

Fire breaks out following explosion in Abu Dhabi building

Gaza explosion injures 36

Gazans injured after weapons stored in civilian home exploded. 'The ones who pay the price are innocent civilians,' IDF spokesman says.

Gaza explosion injures 36

Report: Iraqi militias attacked near Syria border

Explosions heard near Syria-Iraq border. Arab media report they were the result of an attack on Iranian-affiliated Iraqi militias.

Report: Iraqi militias attacked near Syria border

290 dead in Sri Lanka explosions

At least 228 killed, 450 wounded in explosions at 3 hotels, 3 churches in Sri Lanka.

290 dead in Sri Lanka explosions

Israeli attack?

Explosions heard at Syrian airbase

Number of loud explosions heard at the Mezzeh airbase near Damascus. Syrian news agency: A technical malfunction and not an Israeli attack.

Explosions heard at Syrian airbase

At least 11 killed in mystery blasts at Syrian air base

Report: the explosions were caused by an attack on an advanced Iranian air defense system similar to Russia's S-300.

At least 11 killed in mystery blasts at Syrian air base

Sources in Syria:

'Israel attacked stockpiles of Iranian missiles'

Syrian media report heavy explosions in the Damascus area. According to some reports, Israeli planes attacked Iranian targets near Damascus.

'Israel attacked stockpiles of Iranian missiles'

Gaza explosion injures three terrorists

Explosion at Gaza training camp injures three terrorists.

Gaza explosion injures three terrorists

Jerusalem fire injures one

Jerusalem fire seriously injures 50-year-old man on Saturday night, firefighters succeed in controlling blaze.

Jerusalem fire injures one

Explosion in Mexican market kills 31

Explosion at fireworks market near Mexico City kills 31, injures 70.

Explosion in Mexican market kills 31

Blasts in Baghdad Kill at Least 3

Car bombs explode near two of the Iraqi capital's most high-profile hotels, killing at least three people and wounding 13.

Blasts in Baghdad Kill at Least 3

Lebanon: Suspect Arrested in Twin Tripoli Bombings

Suspect who was arrested appears in surveillance video at the site of one of the explosions which killed 47 in Tripoli.

Lebanon: Suspect Arrested in Twin Tripoli Bombings

Eilat Given the 'All Clear'

Police say residents of Eilat can resume their regular routine, hours after locals report hearing loud explosions.

Eilat Given the 'All Clear'

8-Year-Old Boy Among Those Killed in Boston

An eight-year-old boy was among those who were killed in two explosions in Boston. The death toll has risen to three.

8-Year-Old Boy Among Those Killed in Boston

Ukraine: At Least 27 Hurt in Series of Explosions

At least 27 people, including nine children, hurt after four blasts hit Ukraine’s eastern city of Dnipropetrovsk.

Ukraine: At Least 27 Hurt in Series of Explosions