How Did Mossad's Covert Operation Using Explosive Pagers Devastate Hezbollah's Ranks?

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:49pm on 06 Oct 2024,Sunday International

In a groundbreaking intelligence operation, Israel's Mossad introduced booby-trapped Apollo pagers to Hezbollah, leading to a devastating explosion on September 17, 2024. The devices, sold under the guise of secure communication, exploded when activated remotely, resulting in injuries or deaths for approximately 3,000 Hezbollah operatives. The operation aimed to destabilize the Iran-backed militia and has been hailed as one of the most innovative espionage tactics in recent history. Following this, Israel intensified its airstrikes, leading to the death of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, escalating tensions in the region as Iran retaliated with missile attacks.

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