Summary:
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Covert Operation Unveiled
Mossad executed a complex plan involving the use of exploding pagers to infiltrate Hezbollah, resulting in the deaths or injuries of as many as 3,000 Hezbollah members and civilians. -
Strategic Communication Trojan Horse
The operation began when Mossad identified Hezbollah’s need for secure communication. They marketed Taiwanese-branded Apollo pagers, which were actually rigged with explosives and designed to evade detection. -
Initial Infiltration with Walkie-Talkies
Prior to the pager scheme, Mossad had inserted booby-trapped walkie-talkies into Lebanon in 2015, allowing them to eavesdrop on Hezbollah communications while holding the option to detonate them later. -
Execution of the Plan
On September 17, thousands of pagers activated with a message saying “You received an encrypted message,” triggering explosions that caused significant casualties. The second phase of the attack followed with simultaneous detonations of walkie-talkies. -
Targeting Hezbollah’s Infrastructure
Following the chaos, Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah headquarters and logistical centers, aiming to dismantle the group’s capabilities. -
Implications for Future Conflicts
The success of this operation has reinforced Israeli confidence in their ability to weaken Hezbollah through strategic military tactics and intelligence operations.
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