The explosion of pagers and radios , which killed 34 people and injured nearly 3,500, revealed the existence of major security problems within Hezbollah's ranks .

According to media reports close to MOSSAD and the CIA and pro-government Hezbollah sources, Israeli intelligence was involved in the delivery of explosive devices disguised as communications equipment. These devices, containing plastic explosives, were purchased through a company owned by MOSSAD and distributed to thousands of Hezbollah members.

As Israel continues its war crimes in Gaza, these new attacks in Lebanon add another dark page to history. According to the authoritative American newspaper The New York Times, known for its detailed publications on the actions of Israeli intelligence, the exploded AR-924 devices were manufactured by the Hungarian firm BAC Consulting under the brand name of Taiwan's Gold Apollo. This company is a company that MOSSAD used as a cover for the attack.

Deliveries began in 2022

It was decided to use pagers after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah ordered to ban the use of mobile phones among his supporters. Israeli intelligence learned about this decision and started using fake companies. Under the guise of a fake company, MOSSAD itself produced pagers with plastic explosives and detonation software installed, and delivered the first batch to Lebanon in 2022. Three anonymous intelligence sources confirmed to The New York Times that at least two additional companies were created to hide the origin of the pagers.

Two years of operation

According to the article, the Israeli company BAC Consulting initially offered its services on the open market and served a wide range of clients, but its main target was Hezbollah. When the right time came, the company's representatives contacted the leadership of Hezbollah to hand over the devices to them. These pagers and radio transmitters were manufactured by Israeli intelligence and prepared for attack.

Increase supply in summer

The newspaper also reported that Hezbollah was instructed to carry pagers with them at all times to receive orders quickly. According to two US intelligence officials, shipments of the devices increased significantly over the summer and were distributed to thousands of Hezbollah members and their allies.

Three months of waiting at the port

In an interview with Al Jazeera TV, war correspondent and political analyst Elija X Magnier provided new information about the attack. He noted that the devices were produced in February and remained in the port of Lebanon for three months. In his opinion, the organization of such a complex operation required the help of a third party. Magnier said each device was armed with 1-3 grams of explosives.

Metal spherical parts

Magnier also noted that the pagers were equipped with metal balls , which greatly increased the lethality of the explosions. Metal shards flying in all directions made the explosion even more devastating.

Unanswered questions

Many questions remain about how Hezbollah managed the procurement process, whether it conducted due diligence, and what role Iran played in it. It is also not known how these companies were contacted, why a company from Taiwan, a US ally, was chosen, and to what extent MOSSAD infiltrated Hezbollah's structures.

Production ended 10 years ago!

After the explosion of radio transmitters used by Hezbollah for emergency communication, the manufacturer of this equipment, ICOM Inc. of Japan. the company made a statement. Company president Enomoto Yoshiki revealed that the devices may be the older IC-V82 model, which was manufactured more than a decade ago and had a ten-year hiatus .

Exposing the structure of Hezbollah

These attacks also exposed the internal structure of Hezbollah. According to Zohide Touba Kor , an expert on the Middle East, the Israeli operation had many consequences, including exposing the scheme of the organization. According to him, Israel is either trying to change the rules of the game with Hezbollah through peace agreements or start a full-scale war to secure its northern borders. As a result of these attacks, many active and hidden members of Hezbollah were identified.

An attempt to kill 5,000 people

After the attacks, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah issued a statement condemning Israel's actions, accusing it of trying to kill 5,000 people in a matter of minutes. "The enemies tried to destroy our people by killing 5,000 people in two minutes," he said, adding that Israel's attack was a direct declaration of war on Lebanon.

Source: Yeni Şafak