The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 23rd, 2024: Mossad Agents Expose Beeper Bomb Operation & Syria's New Rulers Seek End To Sectarian Violence
Dec 23, 2024
Mossad reveals a covert operation that duped Hezbollah into using explosive-laden communication devices, crippling their effectiveness. Meanwhile, Syria's new leader vows to protect ethnic and religious minorities while promising to end long-standing sectarian violence. This marks a possible shift towards inclusivity in a nation scarred by conflict. Tensions rise as Israel escalates military actions against Hezbollah, leading to a ceasefire amidst these transformative changes in the Middle East.
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Mossad's Deception
- Mossad agents tricked Hezbollah into buying explosive-laced devices, including walkie-talkies and pagers.
- This covert operation severely crippled Hezbollah, leading to a ceasefire with Israel.
Shara's Outreach
- Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Shara, is reaching out to religious minorities, promising protection and inclusivity.
- This follows concerns about potential repression under the new Islamist regime.