A shocking report by ABC News has revealed that Israel played a significant role in manufacturing the pagers that exploded among Hezbollah operatives this week. The report, which cites a US intelligence source, sheds light on a complex operation that involved shell companies, Israeli intelligence officers, and assets posing as part of a legitimate business.
The Operation
According to the report, the operation was a type of “supply chain interdiction” that had been in the works for at least 15 years. The CIA had been hesitant to employ such tactics due to the high risk of collateral damage to innocent people, the source added.
The operation involved the creation of shell companies, with multiple layers of Israeli intelligence officers and their assets posing as part of a legitimate business. The company in question manufactured the pagers, and at least some individuals involved in the process were unaware of who they were truly working for, according to the report.
Sources indicated that the pagers were rigged with one to two ounces of explosives and a remote trigger switch designed to detonate the devices. The pagers were then distributed to Hezbollah operatives, who were unaware of the danger they posed.
Israel’s Involvement
Israel’s involvement in the pager manufacturing was initially reported by The New York Times. The report revealed that Israeli intelligence officers had been involved in the operation, which was designed to target Hezbollah operatives.
The revelation of Israel’s role in manufacturing the exploding pagers has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. Hezbollah has vowed to respond to the attack, and has accused Israel of “aggression” and “terrorism”.
The Lebanese government has also condemned the attack, and has called on the international community to take action to prevent further Israeli aggression.
International Reaction
The international community has been quick to condemn the attack, with the United Nations expressing its deep concern over the situation. The European Union has also called for restraint, and has urged both sides to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The revelation of Israel’s role in manufacturing the exploding pagers is a shocking example of the lengths to which Israel will go to target its enemies. The operation, which involved shell companies and Israeli intelligence officers, was designed to target Hezbollah operatives, but ultimately resulted in the deaths of innocent people.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is far from over. The international community must take action to prevent further Israeli aggression, and to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The people of Lebanon and Gaza deserve to live in peace and dignity, free from the fear of Israeli attacks and aggression. It is time for the international community to take action to make this a reality, and to bring an end to Israel’s aggression once and for all.
