The Daily The Day Thousands of Pagers Exploded in Lebanon
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Sep 19, 2024 
Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, provides a gripping analysis of Israel's recent attack on Hezbollah using explosive pagers. He discusses the chaos that ensued across Lebanon, transforming everyday devices into instruments of fear. Kingsley clarifies that while the attack was a tactical success, it lacked a clear strategic goal. The conversation touches on the escalating tensions at the Lebanon-Israel border and the complex military strategies at play, raising questions about the future of this volatile region.
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Explosions Across Lebanon
- Explosions rocked Lebanon, seemingly targeting individuals in public places like markets and traffic.
- Hundreds were injured, causing widespread fear and chaos.
Israel Targets Hezbollah
- Israel orchestrated the attacks against Hezbollah, escalating their ongoing conflict.
- Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese militia, retaliated after Hamas's attack on Israel.
Pagers as Weapons
- Hezbollah uses pagers to avoid Israeli cell phone hacking.
- Ironically, Israel hacked the pagers, turning them into bombs.