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Israel Confirms Hezbollah Pager Attack

Israel admits to a deadly attack on Hezbollah using exploding pagers, despite initial denial; high-ranking officials opposed the operation.

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Benjamin NetanyahuIssac HerzogYoav GallantHassan Nasrallah

What were the consequences of the attack on Hezbollah?: The attack, involving specially designed pagers with powerful, X-ray-invisible explosives, resulted in over 40 deaths and thousands of injuries in Lebanon. Many victims suffered severe hand injuries and vision loss due to the nature of the pager design.
What event did Israel officially acknowledge responsibility for?: Israel officially admitted to carrying out a September attack on Hezbollah using exploding pagers, despite initial denial by President Herzog. Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed his approval of the operation, which involved hundreds of devices detonating across Lebanon.
What details about the operation have been revealed by media outlets?: The operation, planned by Mossad since 2022, involved pagers with unique design features that caused severe injuries upon detonation. The Washington Post and Reuters reported on the use of specialized batteries containing the explosive charge.
Was there internal opposition to the operation within the Israeli government?: High-ranking Israeli military officials opposed the pager operation, according to Netanyahu's statement during a cabinet meeting. The Times of Israel suggests recently dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was among those opposed.
How does this event fit into the larger context of the current Middle East conflict?: The attack on Hezbollah is part of a broader escalating conflict in the Middle East, sparked by Hamas's October 7th attack on Israel, which led to a large-scale war and substantial casualties on both sides. Hezbollah, alongside Hamas, is actively involved in this conflict.

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