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Mossad's 10-Year Operation Sold 16,000 Explosive Pagers to Hezbollah, Resulting in 30 Deaths and 3,000 Injured

Dec 23, 2024, 04:18 AM

In a recent segment aired on CBS's 60 Minutes, two retired agents from Israel's Mossad provided insights into a covert operation targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. The operation, which was planned over a decade, involved the sale of over 16,000 explosive pagers and walkie-talkies to Hezbollah. These devices were designed to detonate upon activation, resulting in significant casualties among Hezbollah fighters. The agents explained that the pagers were marketed as rugged and reliable, and were sold to Hezbollah under the guise of a legitimate business. The operation reportedly led to the deaths of approximately 30 individuals, including two children, and left around 3,000 injured. The agents described the operation as a turning point in the conflict, severely weakening Iran's influence in the region. They emphasized the meticulous planning involved, including testing the explosives to ensure they would harm only the user and not those nearby. This operation is considered one of the most sophisticated counterintelligence efforts in recent history.