1990s technology just blew everything from fingers to testicles off these terrorists

Earlier today (September 17, 2024), a bizarre and unprecedented incident unfolded across Lebanon, particularly affecting Hezbollah operatives. Hundreds of specialized old-fashioned pagers, which had been adopted by Hezbollah for secure communication as they aren’t as easy to track as smartphones, suddenly turned into unexpected hazards.

These devices, reportedly part of a new shipment, pinged simultaneously and a few seconds later, exploded. The explosions were not just isolated incidents but occurred simultaneously in areas with strong Hezbollah presence, including southern Beirut and the Beqaa Valley, as well as reaching into Damascus where Hezbollah members were also affected.

This operation by Israel, reportedly executed by Mossad, to infiltrate Hezbollah’s pager supply chain, implant explosives, and execute a simultaneous detonation, showcases an extraordinary level of intelligence gathering, logistical precision, and operational secrecy, highlighting the sophisticated capabilities of a ruthless Israeli intelligence. The operation, while incredible in its planning and stealth, was indiscriminate and could have affected bystanders, fellow passengers and other vehicles and any number of civilians, including children.

The aftermath saw not only physical injuries but also a significant blow to Hezbollah’s operational security and morale. The use of pagers, seen as a throwback to older, supposedly more secure communication methods, backfired spectacularly, leading to widespread panic and chaos. This event has sparked discussions on the vulnerabilities of communication technologies in warfare, the lengths to which intelligence operations might go, and the ongoing technological arms race between Hezbollah and its adversaries.

Hamas thought switching from cell phones, which can be triangulated and tracked, to pagers was a safe mode for communications. Even if there is a relatively low percentages of casualties, now something. – Mossad – has forced them to switch to something else.

Is this how it went down?

Unconfirmed