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Mossad's Decade-Long Operation Involving 16,000 Explosive Pagers Targets Hezbollah, Resulting in 30 Deaths and 3,000 Injured

Dec 23, 2024, 02:09 AM

Recent revelations from former Mossad agents have shed light on a complex operation involving the Israeli intelligence agency's use of explosive pagers against Hezbollah militants. The operation, which was planned over a decade, began in 2022 when Mossad discovered that Hezbollah was purchasing pagers from the Taiwanese company Gold Apollo. The agents detailed how they executed the operation, which involved selling over 16,000 pagers equipped with explosives designed to harm only the user, thereby minimizing collateral damage. The operation reportedly led to the deaths of approximately 30 individuals, including two children, and injured around 3,000 others. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah witnessed the explosions firsthand, as the pagers detonated near him during an escalating conflict with Israel. The Mossad's strategy included creating fake advertisements to promote the pagers as rugged and reliable, successfully deceiving Hezbollah into believing they were legitimate devices. This operation has been described as a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict, significantly weakening Hezbollah's capabilities and influencing the broader regional dynamics.