Pagers lack more modern navigation technologies so can be harder to track, but are still widely used in hospitals for their reliable service.
Tag: Hezbollah
What to Know About the Explosions in Lebanon and Israel-Hezbollah Tensions
The seemingly coordinated blasts targeting Hezbollah members stoked fears of a broadening conflict.
Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force
Two series of coordinated attacks targeting the group’s wireless devices caused thousands of injuries, piercing the group’s rank and file and raising questions about how it will respond.
Israel’s Pager Attack Was a Tactical Success Without a Strategic Goal, Analysts Say
By targeting so many pagers at the same time, Israel demonstrated technical prowess and partly restored the aura of its intelligence agencies. But its long-term intent is unclear.
Taiwanese Company Gold Apollo Says It Didn’t Make Pagers Used in Attack
The company, Gold Apollo, said it had not manufactured the devices, pointing to another company that it said was licensed to use its brand.
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
Small amounts of explosive were implanted in beepers that Hezbollah had ordered from a Taiwanese company, according to American and other officials briefed on the operation.
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
Small amounts of explosive were implanted in beepers that Hezbollah had ordered from a Taiwanese company, according to American and other officials briefed on the operation.
A Look at Israel-Hezbollah Tensions and How a Wider War Could Impact Lebanon
Hezbollah and Israel have repeatedly traded strikes since the Gaza war began in October, killing civilians and combatants in Lebanon and Israel.
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.
Israeli Defense Minister Tells U.S. Military Action Against Hezbollah Is Needed
Meeting with a senior Biden administration adviser, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said “the only way” for Israel to return its displaced citizens to the northern border is through military action against Hezbollah.