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Strange News: Massive Pager Attacks in Lebanon, Japan's Resignation Industry, CIA Denies Plotting to Kill Venezuela's Maduro

Sep 23, 2024
In this intriguing discussion, Nicolás Maduro, the controversial leader of Venezuela, is at the center of allegations concerning a failed assassination plot. The episode dives into a shocking incident in Lebanon involving exploding pagers, raising eerie questions about espionage. Meanwhile, Japan's unique 'resignation industry' unfolds, revealing how employees are hiring experts to navigate the tricky terrain of leaving jobs. It's a captivating mix of danger, politics, and cultural quirks that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats.
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ANECDOTE

1995 Exploding Phone Incident

  • In 1995, Hezbollah affiliate Kamil Hamad sought funding and IDs from Shin Bet.
  • Shin Bet used this opportunity to give Hamad a bugged phone with explosives, targeting Hamas bomb maker Yaahe Ayash.
INSIGHT

Pager Attack Parallels

  • The recent pager attacks in Lebanon mirror the 1996 incident, but on a much larger scale.
  • This suggests a sophisticated covert operation targeting Hezbollah communications.
INSIGHT

Coordinated Pager Explosions

  • The simultaneous pager explosions indicate a coordinated signal and pre-planted explosives.
  • This points to a deliberate plan, possibly triggered by a near exposure.
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