Hezbollah Hit by Explosive Pagers in Lebanon
Hundreds of pagers exploded in Lebanon today, killing eight people and injuring Tehran's ambassador in Beirut. Hezbollah blames Israel, which has not commented. The explosions' method is unclear, but experts suspect Israeli intelligence tampered with the pagers.
Today in Lebanon, hundreds of pagers exploded, killing eight people and injuring Tehran's ambassador in Beirut.
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, blamed Israel for the attacks. The Israeli military has not commented.
Hezbollah has used a fixed-line telecommunications network since the early 2000s, and the pagers appear to be an extension of this secure communication strategy.
A circulated voice message urged Hezbollah members to discard new pagers.
The exact method of the explosions remains unknown, but experts suggest Israeli intelligence may have tampered with the pagers.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has previously advised members against using cellphones to avoid tracking.
Israel's electronic surveillance capabilities are considered among the most advanced globally.
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, blamed Israel for the attacks. The Israeli military has not commented.
Hezbollah has used a fixed-line telecommunications network since the early 2000s, and the pagers appear to be an extension of this secure communication strategy.
A circulated voice message urged Hezbollah members to discard new pagers.
The exact method of the explosions remains unknown, but experts suggest Israeli intelligence may have tampered with the pagers.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has previously advised members against using cellphones to avoid tracking.
Israel's electronic surveillance capabilities are considered among the most advanced globally.
