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Exploding Pagers and the Risk of a Spreading War

Exploding Pagers and the Risk of a Spreading War

Update: 2024-09-191
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On Tuesday afternoon, thousands of pagers issued to Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded at the same time, killing 12 people and injuring more than 2,800. The next day, walkie-talkies detonated in a similar way. Michael Amon reports on one of Israel’s most ambitious covert operations and what the attacks could mean for a broader war.




Further Listening:


-The Brutal Calculation of Hamas’s Leader 


-Why Israel and Hamas Could Be Headed Into a Forever War 




Further Reading:


-How a Covert Attack Against Hezbollah Unfolded Across Lebanon’s Streets and Malls 


-Israel Scored a Stunning Blow Against Hezbollah. Its Path to Victory Is Less Clear. 


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Exploding Pagers and the Risk of a Spreading War

Exploding Pagers and the Risk of a Spreading War

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