Two Israeli agents reveal the details of the operation to detonate “pager” devices against Hezbollah members
Two retired Israeli intelligence agents recently revealed new details about the secret intelligence operation of the Israeli intelligence service (Mossad) against the “Lebanese Hezbollah”, which is related to the detonation of “pager” devices, and how they prepared for it several years ago and targeted fighters. "Hezbollah" In Lebanon and Syria, using explosive pagers and walkie-talkies, three months ago.
The two agents spoke to the “60 Minutes” program. On the American CBS channel, in part of a report broadcast yesterday evening, Sunday, they were wearing masks and speaking in a modified voice to hide their identities, according to the American Associated Press.
The first agent said, he introduced himself as " Michael: “The first phase of the operation began 10 years ago using wireless communication devices containing hidden explosives, which Hezbollah did not realize it was purchasing from Israel, its enemy. These devices were not detonated until last September, one day after the bomb-laden transmitters (pagers) were detonated.
The second agent, who was called “Gabriel,” said: “As for the second phase of the plan, in which pager devices were used,” The bombing began in 2022 after the Israeli Mossad learned that Hezbollah was purchasing pager devices from a Taiwan-based company.
He continued by saying, “It was necessary to Who made pagers? A little larger to fit the amount of explosives hidden inside,” he said, noting that it had been tested several times to find the right amount of explosives that would only cause harm to the fighter without any harm to people nearby, he said.
He also pointed out that “Mossad worked on testing many ring tones to find one that seemed urgent enough to make the targeted person take out the pager.” From his pocket to inspect it.”
Gabriel added, “Convincing Hezbollah to change the devices to “pager” devices Akbar took about two weeks, using fake ads on YouTube promoting the devices as resistant to dust and water and having a longer battery life.
He also talked about how Mossad agents use fake companies. , including a Hungary-based company, to deceive the “Gold Apollo” company. Taiwanese company to push it to cooperate with the Mossad, without its knowledge.
He pointed out that “by last September, Hezbollah fighters had 5,000 pager devices.” In their pockets, while Israel awaited the decisive moment to carry out its attack that it launched on September 17, 2024, as pager devices throughout Lebanon began to ring, for their owner to approach them,” and he noted that “the devices would have exploded even if the person failed to press the buttons.” To read the incoming encrypted message.
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