Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

reACTIONary

(6,007 posts)
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 09:23 PM Oct 5

Mossad's pager operation: Inside Israel's penetration of Hezbollah

New details emerge of Israel’s elaborate plan to sabotage Hezbollah communications devices to kill or maim thousands of its operatives.

WaPo Exclusive https://wapo.st/3NfkRNV Paywall free, you may need to register your email.

None of the users suspected they were wearing an ingeniously crafted Israeli bomb. And even after thousands of the devices exploded in Lebanon and Syria, few appreciated the pagers’ most sinister feature: a two-step de-encryption procedure that ensured most users would be holding the pager with both hands when it detonated.

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Mossad's pager operation: Inside Israel's penetration of Hezbollah (Original Post) reACTIONary Oct 5 OP
diabolical WhiteTara Oct 5 #1
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Israel/Palestine»Mossad's pager operation:...