The international analyst of CNN Lourival Sant’Anna revealed details about a sophisticated attack attributed to Israel against the extremist group Hezbollah in Lebanon. The operation, which resulted in the explosion of pagers (or ‘beepers’) used by members of the group, caused the death of 9 people and injured around 3,000.
According to Lourival, Hezbollah’s use of pagers dates back to the 2006 Lebanon war, when Israel tracked the group’s communications via cell phones.
To avoid interceptions, Hezbollah chose to use these older communications devices, which operate via radio frequency.
Meticulous planning and advanced technology
The analyst highlights the boldness and meticulous planning of the operation. It is believed that Israel intercepted a shipment of pagers destined for Hezbollah, probably imported from China, and inserted powerful explosives into the devices.
The action was reportedly carefully planned, waiting for the use of pagers to become widespread among group members before activating the explosives.
Lourival points out that the Israeli secret service, the Mossad, has a history of similar operations. He cites previous examples, such as the assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Hayash in 1996, using an explosive cell phone, and the death of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in 2020, using a remotely operated machine gun.
Reactions and diplomatic implications
The attack sparked international reactions, including Brazil questioning the validity of such an action. Lourival notes that Israel will likely inquire about the lack of statements from the Foreign Ministry regarding Hezbollah’s frequent bombings of northern Israel.
The operation highlights the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel recently announcing its intention to step up its actions against the group. The incident also highlights the complexity of the Middle East conflict and the challenges faced by the international community in seeking a peaceful solution to the region.
This content was originally published in Analysis: Hezbollah’s use of pagers is linked to the 2006 Lebanon war on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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