Explosive Deception: How Pagers Fueled a Dangerous Operation

The Israeli operation using weaponized pagers aimed at Hezbollah in Lebanon involved disguising explosives within pager batteries. False online stores and fake product backstories deceived Hezbollah into accepting the devices. The attack resulted in casualties, prompting internal investigations by Hezbollah and further tensions in the Middle East.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-10-2024 16:10 IST | Created: 16-10-2024 16:10 IST
Explosive Deception: How Pagers Fueled a Dangerous Operation

A clandestine Israeli operation has been unearthed, revealing the use of weaponized pagers to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon. These sophisticated devices ingeniously concealed explosives within their batteries.

In a bid to deceive Hezbollah, online stores and fabricated product stories were strategically engineered, prompting Hezbollah to unwittingly accept the devices. When the pagers exploded, the shrouded plot resulted in devastating consequences, exacerbating tensions in the region.

This complex operation highlights ongoing risks in intelligence warfare, with the aftermath leaving a trail of casualties and sparking further internal investigation by Hezbollah. The incident underlines deepening fissures in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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