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In response to
"i mean clearly Mossad fronted the bulk sale to Hezbollah after they rigged them with explosives"
by
mr mooch
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Developing: Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, US and Other Officials Say
Posted by
con_carne
Sep 18 '24, 04:16
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The explosive material, as little as one to two ounces, was implanted next to the battery in each pager, two of the officials said. A switch was also embedded that could be triggered remotely to detonate the explosives.
At 3:30 p.m. in Lebanon, the pagers received a message that appeared as though it was coming from Hezbollah’s leadership, two of the officials said. Instead, the message activated the explosives. Lebanon’s health minister told state media at least 11 people were killed and more than 2,700 injured.
The devices were programmed to beep for several seconds before exploding, according to three of the officials.
The American and other officials spoke on the condition of anonymity given the sensitive nature of the operation.
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