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Hezbollah’s use of outdated pagers leads to explosions, killing 9 and injuring 3,000 in Lebanon
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Israeli Mossad allegedly embedded explosives in 5,000 Taiwanese-made pagers used by Hezbollah
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Hezbollah uses pagers to avoid detection by Israeli tracking systems, despite their decline in everyday use
A series of explosions in Lebanon has killed at least 9 people and injured nearly 3,000, with sources alleging that Israeli intelligence agency Mossad embedded explosives in pagers used by Hezbollah. The pagers, also known as “beepers,” are small, portable devices that receive short messages over radio frequencies.
Hezbollah’s continued use of pagers may seem surprising, given their decline in popularity since the 1990s. However, the group reportedly uses them as a low-tech communication option to evade Israeli tracking systems. This outdated technology has now become a focal point in the escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.
The explosions have sparked a strong response from Hezbollah, with a spokesperson vowing retribution against Israel. The incident has also raised concerns about the use of covert operations and explosive devices in the region. Investigations are ongoing, with Lebanese security officials tracing the pagers to a Taiwanese company.
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has a history of similar tactics, including the alleged use of explosive-laden mobile phones. The recent incident has heightened tensions, with many watching for potential reprisals from Hezbollah.
