Hezbollah's Pager Explosions: New Details Unveiled
In a shocking incident that has left Lebanon reeling, recent reports have emerged detailing the devastating pager explosions that occurred on Tuesday, killing 12 and injuring nearly 3,000 individuals. According to Lebanese media and security sources, these pagers, which were primarily used by Hezbollah for communications, were rigged with explosives ingeniously hidden within their components. The explosive devices utilized an integrated circuit (IC) system, typically found in electronic devices, to control their functions and detonate upon receiving a specific message.
The Al-Mayadeen channel reported that the explosives were meticulously concealed, making them undetectable by conventional inspection methods. Security experts revealed that even advanced detection systems, such as those used at international airports, failed to identify these hidden threats. The sophisticated nature of the explosives has led to speculation that Israeli intelligence agencies, specifically Mossad and Aman, orchestrated the attack.
Advanced Technology Behind the Attack
The method of detonation utilized by the attackers was particularly advanced. Sources indicated that a short message sent to the pager triggered the explosion, utilizing lithium material to activate the hidden explosives. This technology was designed to maximize lethality, with the explosive wave aimed directly at the individual wearing the device. Reports suggest that the explosion occurred approximately four seconds after receiving the triggering message, posing a dire threat to anyone in possession of the pager, whether they opened it or not.
In the wake of the tragedy, Gold Apollo, a Taiwanese company, distanced itself from the pagers involved in the incident, clarifying that they had licensed the manufacturing rights to a European company. The Lebanese government, alongside Hezbollah, has pointed fingers at Israel for the bombings, threatening severe repercussions. While Israeli officials have remained largely silent, the incident has sparked international concern and condemnation over the use of such deadly technology in civilian areas.
