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Mossad allegedly planted explosives in 5,000 pagers used by Hezbollah, killing 9 and injuring 3,000
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Explosives were hidden in pagers during manufacturing, making them undetectable to Hezbollah’s security checks
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Coordinated detonation via remote signal left Hezbollah reeling from its “biggest security breach” in decades
In a covert operation, Israel’s Mossad embedded explosives in pagers used by Hezbollah, leading to a devastating explosion that killed nine people and injured nearly 3,000 across Lebanon. The explosive-laden pagers, ordered from Taiwan-based manufacturer Gold Apollo, were tampered with during production, making them virtually undetectable.
The modified pagers contained a tiny circuit board with up to three grams of explosive material, linked to a receiver that could be triggered remotely by a coded message. Hezbollah’s routine security checks failed to detect the hidden explosives, as the devices seemed identical to standard pagers. The group had been using pagers to evade Israeli electronic surveillance, but Mossad’s strategy exploited this assumption.
The coordinated detonation, activated by Israeli intelligence, left Hezbollah fighters and civilians severely injured. The breach has caught Hezbollah off guard, with the group now grappling with its “biggest security breach” in decades. Hezbollah has vowed retaliation against Israel, but details of their response remain unclear.
The incident highlights the escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, with the ongoing Gaza conflict fueling cross-border skirmishes. The group’s reliance on low-tech communication devices has been compromised, and its security measures are under scrutiny. Investigations continue, with many watching for potential reprisals from Hezbollah.
