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Netanyahu Admits Responsibility for Hezbollah Pager Attack, Causing Severe Injuries

Nov 10, 2024, 01:19 PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly acknowledged his responsibility for a covert operation involving the use of pagers and walkie-talkies to target Hezbollah, resulting in severe injuries to its members. This admission came during a government meeting where Netanyahu revealed that the operation, which involved the assassination of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, was carried out despite opposition from senior security officials. The operation, previously undisclosed by the Israeli government, used pager explosions to severely injure Hezbollah terrorists.