Israel takes responsibility of Pager attacks on Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Tel Aviv (Israel) – On September 17^th, several large explosions were carried out in pager devices of the Jihadi terrorists belonging to Hezbollah organization in Lebanon. More than 40 terrorists were killed, and many were seriously injured. Israel was accused of being behind the attack; but Israel did not make any statement at that time. Now, more than 50 days after the incident, Israel has accepted the responsibility of this attack.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israel’s role in Sept’s pager & walkie-talkie attacks on Hezbollah, killing 42 & injuring 3,000+.

This incident marks Hezbollah’s biggest security breach since the #IsraelHezbollahConflict began#MiddleEastpic.twitter.com/Dya3VXSwFq

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) November 11, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman Omer Dostri told the ‘AFP’ news agency that Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the order of pager attacks in Lebanon at a cabinet meeting on November 10^th. The defense agencies and senior officials were against this attack and the operation to kill Nasrullah, the then head of Hezbollah. Despite opposition, he ordered the attack.

What is a pager ?

A pager is a wireless device, used to send and receive messages. It usually comes with a small screen and limited keypad. With its help messages can be received quickly.