Fear in Lebanon, and a new front

FIRST, ON SEPT. 17, THERE WERE exploding pagers.

- JUSTIN SALHANI

The next day, walkie-talkies detonated. Panic gripped Lebanon, particularly in areas where Hezbollah, whose members carried the devices, has a large presence. "We were confused at first," said Joumana, visiting a Beirut hospital. "It sounded like gunfire. Then we saw cars, ambulances, and wounded people."