On Tuesday afternoon, thousands of pagers issued to Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded at the same time, killing 12 people and injuring more than 2,800. The next day, walkie-talkies detonated in a similar way. Michael Amon reports on one of Israel’s most ambitious covert operations and what the attacks could mean for a broader war.

Further Listening:

-The Brutal Calculation of Hamas’s Leader 

-Why Israel and Hamas Could Be Headed Into a Forever War 

Further Reading:

-How a Covert Attack Against Hezbollah Unfolded Across Lebanon’s Streets and Malls 

-Israel Scored a Stunning Blow Against Hezbollah. Its Path to Victory Is Less Clear. 

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