In a stunning and sophisticated operation, Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, is believed to have orchestrated a coordinated attack on Hezbollah by hacking the group’s communication devices, leading to widespread explosions across Lebanon. The explosions, which occurred around 3:45 pm local time (1345 GMT), caused devastation in multiple regions, including Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.
The attack, which targeted hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah fighters, resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including two young girls. An additional 2,800 people were injured or maimed during the chaos that unfolded over the course of an hour. The explosions triggered panic and confusion as people across Lebanon’s Hezbollah-controlled areas scrambled to understand what had happened.
Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran, had been relying on pagers for internal communication in an attempt to avoid detection. The use of pagers, rather than mobile phones, was a deliberate tactic to evade Israeli surveillance and missile strikes, as mobile phones are easier to track and can reveal the location of key commanders. However, this precaution backfired with devastating consequences when Mossad allegedly managed to hack and simultaneously detonate the devices.
The scope and precision of the operation have sent shockwaves throughout the region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. While neither Mossad nor Israeli officials have commented on the operation, the incident underscores the growing capabilities of intelligence agencies to exploit and weaponize communication technologies in modern warfare.
This latest incident adds to the already volatile situation in Lebanon, as Hezbollah and Israel remain locked in a decades-long struggle. With tensions now at an all-time high, the full impact of this operation on the broader geopolitical landscape remains to be seen.
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