Stay Tuned with Preet Israel’s Pager Attack on Hezbollah (with Nadav Eyal)
Sep 30, 2024
Nadav Eyal, a prominent journalist from Yediot Ahronot, provides an in-depth look into Israel's striking intelligence operation against Hezbollah. He discusses the dramatic pager detonation on September 17 and its ripple effects, including significant casualties and the impact on Hezbollah’s leadership. Eyal also analyzes Israel's military tactics, the paranoia creeping into Hezbollah, and the subsequent conspiracy theories within the group. He contrasts the roles of Israeli intelligence agencies, shedding light on their historical distinctions and recent accountability issues.
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Pager Attack Aftermath
- Thousands of Hezbollah operatives' pagers exploded simultaneously, causing mass panic and injuries.
- Even the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, who also carried a pager, was affected.
Limited Explosives
- The explosives in the pagers were deliberately limited to avoid mass casualties.
- This was likely a tactical decision to avoid immediate escalation by Hezbollah.
Hezbollah's Pager Adoption
- Hezbollah adopted pagers due to Israeli infiltration of their mobile phone system.
- Pagers were seen as simpler, less vulnerable to recording or cyberattacks.