What it is about:

The Israeli Mossad has successfully executed a complex operation by planting explosives within 5,000 Taiwan-made pagers ordered by Hezbollah, resulting in a significant intelligence win against the Iran-backed faction.

Why it matters:

This unprecedented breach highlights Israel’s strategic capabilities in ensuring its national security by disrupting Hezbollah’s communication network, thereby weakening the group’s operational capacity.

Details:

Hezbollah had ordered 5,000 beepers manufactured by Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, which were flown into Lebanon in the spring. Mossad skillfully modified these pagers with a concealed explosive board during the production phase. The pagers exploded upon receiving a coded message, causing extensive damage and sowing chaos among Hezbollah ranks.

Impact:

The coordinated detonation killed nine people, wounded almost 3,000—including Hezbollah fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut—and rendered significant operational losses, marking this as Hezbollah’s “biggest security breach” since the Gaza conflict escalation on Oct. 7.

The Israeli Angle:

This operation underscores Israel’s depth in intelligence and covert strategy. By striking at Hezbollah’s communication methods, Israel demonstrates its unwavering commitment to protect its citizens and hold adversaries accountable. Though officially unconfirmed by Israeli military sources, the success of this operation significantly disrupts Hezbollah’s operational strategies and demonstrates the effectiveness of Israel’s intelligence services.

This story was first published on ynetnews.com.