New details have emerged about the pager attack in Lebanon and Syria that resulted in the death and injury of thousands of Hezbollah terrorists. According to American intelligence sources, the project that eventually led to the explosion of the pagers was planned for at least 15 years and involved 150 workers who had no idea who they were working for.
In an interview with the American network ABC, the sources said, "It involves several layers of shell companies and fictitious organizations that created a false impression of a genuine supplier."
The sources added that the CIA refrains from planning operations of this type due to the risk they pose to the lives of innocent people. Additionally, the sources claimed that an explosive charge of 30 or 50 grams, along with a miniature detonator, was inserted into the devices in a way that would prevent their detection.
According to CNN, "Hezbollah – which literally translates into Party of God – has been rattled, forced to contend with the new reality that it is more exposed than it has ever believed itself to be." It has also reported that Hezbollah and Lebanon are still reeling from the attacks, and that many militants have 'deep flesh wounds to the eyes and face." Others have mangled hands and there are hundereds who have been blinded, while others have reduced vision.
America and other countries have repeatedly asked Hezbollah to move its forces away from the Litani River, which would allow Israelis to move back to their homes in the North, to no avail. Hezbollah ignored these requests, launching near-daily rockets and drones, murdering civilians and causing huge property damage. They also targeted Druze children playing soccer during August, which led to the deaths of twelve young children.