Fatshimetrie has recently witnessed one of the most significant events in terms of terrorist attacks. Indeed, it was revealed that the attack against the Hezbollah group in Lebanon was carried out in a particularly sophisticated manner, involving the use of booby-trapped pagers to cause devastating explosions. According to senior Lebanese security sources, Israel was behind these attacks, using innovative and virtually undetectable technology.
During controlled demonstrations, Lebanese authorities were able to observe the devastating effects of these explosions caused by the booby-trapped pagers. These devices, hidden in batteries, were designed in such a way that their explosive nature was virtually impossible to detect. It became clear that these attacks could have caused considerable human losses among Hezbollah members and surrounding civilians.
The targets of these attacks were Hezbollah members, who, thinking they were protecting themselves by using analog technologies, were caught off guard by this new form of attack. The explosions affected thousands of people and caused the death of at least 37 individuals, including children, as well as thousands of injuries. These booby-trapped pagers, used in the attacks, demonstrated a high degree of sophistication, with explosives inserted into the batteries in such a way as to make them virtually undetectable.
The operation was reportedly carried out jointly by the Israeli intelligence services, the Mossad, and the Israeli army. Although the State of Israel has not officially confirmed its involvement, converging indications seem to point in this direction, including statements by the Israeli Minister of Defense praising these “excellent results”.
Explosives experts have highlighted the complexity of concealing the explosive charges inside the pagers, which required expert handling of the batteries to evade detection. The sophistication of this operation makes it a striking example of a remote attack involving an international supply chain, with devices originating in Taiwan and Japan.
In sum, the attack in Lebanon highlights the ever-changing tactics used in contemporary conflicts, where communications technologies and terrorist acts collide in increasingly complex and elusive ways. The devastating consequences of these attacks underscore the need for heightened vigilance and strengthened international cooperation to prevent similar tragedies in the future.