Israel recently conducted two unprecedented attacks in Lebanon, using booby-trapped pagers and radios belonging to Hezbollah. Thousands of pagers exploded on Tuesday, killing 14 people, followed by walkie-talkies detonating on Wednesday, resulting in at least 20 casualties. Media reports suggest that the Mossad may have infiltrated Hezbollah’s supply chains to plant explosives in these devices.
Gold Apollo and BAC Consulting
Images from the attacks revealed Gold Apollo branding on the pagers, which Taiwanese prosecutors linked to BAC Consulting, a Budapest-based company. Investigations revealed a convoluted relationship between these companies, raising suspicion around their involvement in the attacks.
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Israeli shell companies and Bulgarian involvement
The New York Times suggested that BAC Consulting might be an Israeli front, with reports indicating Israeli intelligence behind the explosive devices. Bulgarian company Norta Global Ltd also came under scrutiny for its alleged involvement in supplying the pagers. The complexity of these international linkages adds mystery to the situation.