Israel’s Mossad spy agency strategically planted explosives inside 5,000 pagers imported by Lebanese group Hezbollah, resulting in a massive detonation in Lebanon. The operation, orchestrated months before the explosions, caused nine fatalities and nearly 3,000 injuries, including Hezbollah fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut.
Hezbollah retaliated against Israel, vowing to continue supporting Gaza while condemning the attack. The plot, involving pagers from Gold Apollo, was a significant security breach for Hezbollah, with Israel’s Mossad modifying the devices at the production level to contain explosives.
The detonations have further escalated tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, heightening fears of a broader conflict. The explosions, meant to impact Hezbollah’s communication infrastructure, revealed Mossad’s infiltration capabilities, showcasing a significant intelligence triumph for Israel.
Despite the aftermath, experts do not anticipate an immediate ground offensive, but the event underscores Israel’s deep penetration and operational success against its adversaries.