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Attack on Hezbollah
Pagers detonated simultaneously across Lebanon, killing and injuring numerous people, including Iran's envoy to Beirut.
The attack primarily targeted Hezbollah, a militant group supported by Iran.
The Lebanese Information Minister condemned the attack as an Israeli aggression.
The attacks occurred amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The two sides have been exchanging fire across the Israel-Lebanon border.
The use of pagers as the weapon of choice surprised Hezbollah.
Pagers and Their Functionalities
Pagers are communication devices that were popular before the widespread use of smartphones.
Pagers can be one-way or two-way systems.
They operate using radio signals transmitted by towers.
Pagers are often more reliable than mobile phones in certain conditions.
They are still used in healthcare, emergency services, and remote locations.
Advantages of Pagers for Covert Operations
Pagers are less vulnerable to high-tech surveillance techniques due to their lack of GPS and internet connectivity.
Their use of radio frequencies makes them more difficult to intercept compared to cellular or internet-based communication devices.
Pagers' simplicity makes them less prone to network outages and easier to manipulate.
Possible Attack Methodology
The pagers may have been tampered with to include explosives.
Israel could have manipulated the supply chain to introduce explosives into the pagers.
The pagers were likely configured for remote detonation.
Potential Implications
The use of pagers in this attack could signal a new tactic in armed conflicts.
The attack involved a sophisticated supply chain manipulation.
The incident is likely to further escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
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