Mon Dec 23 15:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Mossad Agents Reveal Details of Deadly Hezbollah Booby Trap Operation
**BEIRUT/JERUSALEM** – Two former Mossad agents have revealed shocking details of a decade-long Israeli intelligence operation that resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Hezbollah operatives and civilians in Lebanon. In an interview with CBS News, the agents, identified only as Michael and Gabriel, described how Israeli intelligence services secretly sold over 16,000 booby-trapped walkie-talkies and 5,000 pagers to Hezbollah over a ten-year period.
The devices, disguised as legitimate products purchased through shell companies, contained explosives detonated remotely in September 2024. The attacks, which occurred in areas with a high concentration of Hezbollah members, caused widespread panic and chaos, overwhelming Lebanese hospitals. While Israel initially remained silent, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later admitted responsibility.
The agents explained how Mossad meticulously crafted a false identity for themselves, creating a believable supply chain and even promotional materials to deceive Hezbollah. Explosives were carefully calibrated to maximize harm to the user while minimizing collateral damage, though Lebanese officials reported civilian casualties. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the attacks as a war crime.
The operation, which began with walkie-talkies a decade ago and expanded to pagers two years prior, culminated in a coordinated detonation triggered by Israel when suspicions of Hezbollah were raised. The attacks coincided with a broader conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, sparked by Hezbollah’s attacks on Israeli positions following Hamas’ October 2023 assault on Southern Israel.
The revelation has ignited further outrage in Lebanon, with widespread condemnation of Israel’s actions. The Israeli military’s own claims regarding unrelated incidents, including unsuccessful attempts to intercept projectiles from Yemen and denials of water access restrictions, have been overshadowed by the fallout from this clandestine operation. The incident adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile geopolitical landscape.
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