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Pagers on display at a meeting room at the Gold Apollo company building in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
DEFENCE

Former Mossad operatives disclose information regarding the ‘exploding pagers’ attack

The Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, dedicated over ten years to orchestrating an operation that led to the detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies throughout Lebanon in September, as reported by CBS following interviews with two recently retired senior agents who played pivotal roles in the initiative. According to CBS sources, Mossad initially focused on walkie-talkies, developing a battery that housed an explosive device. The agency then … Continue reading Former Mossad operatives disclose information regarding the ‘exploding pagers’ attack

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Pagers on display at a meeting room at the Gold Apollo company building in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Norway has ended its investigation into possible links to the exploding pagers in Lebanon

Norway  police announced on Monday that it found no basis to pursue further investigations into any Norwegian connections to the provision of booby-trapped pagers to Hezbollah in Lebanon, which detonated in September, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. Israel has taken responsibility for the pager attacks, which caught Hezbollah off guard and led to a significant military response involving air and ground operations against the … Continue reading Norway has ended its investigation into possible links to the exploding pagers in Lebanon

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Khamenei cautioned Hassan Nasrallah to relocate

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly cautioned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to evacuate Lebanon just days prior to his death in an Israeli airstrike. Khamenei is now expressing significant concern regarding Israeli infiltration within high-ranking government positions in Tehran, according to three Iranian sources. Following the attack on Hezbollah’s booby-trapped devices on September 17, Khamenei dispatched an envoy to urgently advise Nasrallah to … Continue reading Khamenei cautioned Hassan Nasrallah to relocate

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A man walks on the rubble of damaged buildings in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon
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Ambitious plans to alter the power structure in the Middle East and unforeseen consequences

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Saturday that the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah represents a significant shift in the regional power dynamics that could last for years. Netanyahu perceives this moment as a chance to fundamentally alter the power structure in the Middle East, believing that Hezbollah has been severely weakened. However, achieving total victory remains a challenge, and those who attain … Continue reading Ambitious plans to alter the power structure in the Middle East and unforeseen consequences

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Pagers on display at a meeting room at the Gold Apollo company building in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Norway investigates alleged links to detonating pagers in Lebanon

Norway’s security police (PST) have launched a preliminary investigation following reports that a Norwegian-owned firm may be connected to the sale of pagers to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which detonated last week, according to a police attorney speaking to Reuters. During a two-day span last week, numerous pagers and walkie-talkies utilized by Hezbollah members exploded in Lebanon, resulting in at least 39 fatalities and … Continue reading Norway investigates alleged links to detonating pagers in Lebanon

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Hezbollah distributed pagers just hours prior to the explosions

Hezbollah in Lebanon continued to distribute new Gold Apollo branded pagers to its members just hours before a series of explosions occurred this week, according to two security sources. This suggests that the group maintained a level of confidence in the safety of the devices, despite an ongoing effort to sweep for electronic threats. One source reported that a member of the Iranian-backed militia received … Continue reading Hezbollah distributed pagers just hours prior to the explosions

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DEFENCE

What kind of explosives were hidden in Hezbollah’s communication devices?

A Lebanese source knowledgeable about the components of the devices informed Reuters that the batteries of the walkie-talkies utilized by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which exploded this week, contained a highly explosive substance known as PETN. The integration of this explosive material within the battery pack rendered it exceptionally challenging to detect, according to the source. On Wednesday, hundreds of walkie-talkies employed by the … Continue reading What kind of explosives were hidden in Hezbollah’s communication devices?

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Breach of Hezbollah’s devices reveals the hidden vulnerabilities within Asia’s supply chains

The recent lethal hacking incident involving Hezbollah’s Asian-branded pagers and walkie-talkies has initiated a thorough investigation into the distribution of these devices, uncovering a shadowy market for outdated technologies where consumers may lack reliable information about their purchases. Unlike the tightly controlled supply chains and distribution networks for newer, high-margin products, older electronics from Asia often face challenges such as counterfeiting, excess inventory, and intricate … Continue reading Breach of Hezbollah’s devices reveals the hidden vulnerabilities within Asia’s supply chains

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Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gives a televised address, Lebanon
DISPUTES

Was explosion of communication devices insider job? Hezbollah conducting inquiry

On Thursday, Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, announced that the organization has initiated an internal investigation into the recent explosion of numerous communication devices utilized by its members throughout Lebanon. Nasrallah admitted that the group has experienced a significant setback due to Israeli assaults, stating that Israel has “crossed all red lines.” Over a span of two days, a series of coordinated explosions targeted … Continue reading Was explosion of communication devices insider job? Hezbollah conducting inquiry

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Components for pagers used in Lebanon blasts were not produced in Taiwan, Minister says

Taiwan’s economy minister stated on Friday that the components found in the pagers that detonated in Lebanon on Tuesday, resulting in significant casualties for Hezbollah, were not produced in Taiwan. Gold Apollo, a company based in Taiwan, clarified this week that it did not manufacture the devices involved in the incident, noting that the pagers were linked to Budapest-based BAC, which holds a license to … Continue reading Components for pagers used in Lebanon blasts were not produced in Taiwan, Minister says

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