Taiwan Monitors Hezbollah Pager Detonations

Taiwan's national security team is closely monitoring the detonation of thousands of pagers targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, following the link to a Taiwanese company, Gold Apollo. The company clarified it did not manufacture the devices; they were produced by a Budapest-based firm licensed to use its brand. Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that relevant agencies are paying significant attention to the situation, which has led to increased tensions as Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israel, although Israel has not claimed responsibility for the deaths of nine people resulting from the attacks. Despite Taiwan's condemnation of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel and its support for Israel, Koo confirmed that there are no security or intelligence-sharing arrangements between Taiwan and Israel. The Taiwanese government has also dismissed rumors regarding the explosive capabilities of its exported pagers. Taiwan remains focused on stability in the region amidst ongoing cross-border conflicts exacerbated by the Gaza war.