Exploding Pagers and the Risk of a Spreading War

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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