In the shadowy world of covert operations, innovation often takes a deadly turn. Israel’s recent detonation of terrorists’ communication devices exemplifies the evolving nature of asymmetric warfare. By weaponizing everyday objects like beepers, cell phones, and walkie-talkies, Israeli intelligence services have brought a new dimension to targeted eliminations. This article explores the tactics behind Israel’s explosive strategy, examining its effectiveness and human cost. We’ll also delve into five other surprise attacks throughout history that employed similar deception and trickery. From assassination attempts on world leaders to cutting-edge cyber warfare, you’ll discover how governments have continually pushed the boundaries of covert operations in their pursuit of strategic advantage.
Israel’s recent detonation of terrorist beepers, cell phones, and walkie talkies
Israel recently conducted a series of covert operations targeting communication devices used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon. The attacks involved simultaneous detonations of pagers and walkie-talkies, resulting in dozens of deaths and thousands of injuries among Hezbollah members. This operation, seen as a “master class in covert action,” demonstrated Israel’s intelligence dominance over Hezbollah.