On September 18th, a series of explosions rocked southern Lebanon, leaving at least 20 people dead and over 400 injured. The cause? Walkie-talkies used by the Hezbollah group detonated, leaving a trail of destruction and raising immediate suspicions about the incident’s origin.
While Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the attacks, Israeli authorities have remained silent. However, numerous reports point to the involvement of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, in the incident. Sources claim that the walkie-talkies, purchased by Hezbollah just five months prior, were tampered with before reaching Lebanon.
According to security sources, a small amount of explosives was discreetly embedded in a new shipment of 5,000 walkie-talkies ordered by Hezbollah. The explosives were triggered remotely by a coded message, simultaneously detonating over 3,000 devices. The source elaborated that the explosive material was hidden within the devices, cleverly concealed next to the batteries, and equipped with a remote detonation switch.
This isn’t the first time Mossad has been linked to sabotage and attacks. The agency has a reputation for operating in the shadows, often using covert tactics to achieve its objectives.
The walkie-talkies involved in the explosions bore the brand ICOM, a Japanese company. ICOM has acknowledged the incident and is actively investigating the matter, emphasizing that they are committed to providing updates as they become available.
The incident has sparked international concern and highlighted the vulnerability of communication devices to potential sabotage. It underscores the complexities of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with each side employing a range of tactics to gain an advantage.
