Explosive Shockwaves: Hezbollah's Communication Crisis

A series of remotely triggered explosions targeted devices used by Hezbollah members, causing significant casualties and psychological impact. While Hezbollah is expected to recover militarily, the attacks have exposed vulnerabilities in its low-tech communication systems. The incident has deepened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, affecting civilians in Lebanon and Israel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beirut | Updated: 19-09-2024 21:17 IST | Created: 19-09-2024 21:17 IST
Explosive Shockwaves: Hezbollah's Communication Crisis
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A wave of remotely triggered explosions targeting pagers and walkie-talkies of Hezbollah members has left a trail of devastation and shock, disrupting daily life in Lebanon. The attacks, attributed to Israel, resulted in at least 37 deaths, including children, and more than 3,000 injuries.

Analysts highlight that while Hezbollah will likely manage to recover militarily, the psychological damage is profound. The attacks severely impacted Hezbollah's civilian infrastructure, affecting healthcare and media operations, and exposed the vulnerabilities of the group's low-tech communications reliant on pagers.

Hezbollah's military responses continue unabated, with ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel since October 8. This incident not only underscores the group's communication flaws but also demoralizes its members, revealing susceptibility to Israeli intelligence operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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