Outdated Technology, Deadly Consequences: How Hezbollah Fell into the Trap
As we have seen, clever strategies have turned Hezbollah's devices into walking bombs. Advanced technology is used to smuggle explosives into their systems and disrupt their operations.
At that time, we discussed that this is a powerful military explosive built into three types of pagers, including Motorola, etc. But the question is, technically speaking, how did they manage to do it?
The battery layer contains explosives. According to an analysis conducted by, a Lebanese source directly familiar with the pager said: Based on photos of the battery disassembly seen by Reuters, the agent who manufactured the pager designed a battery that concealed a small but powerful amount of plastic explosives, as well as a new type of detonator invisible to X-rays.
The explosive is concealed in thin square sheets between two rectangular batteries. A highly flammable material, acting as a detonator, fills the space between the batteries. The entire assembly is encased in a black plastic box and a metal shell, containing no metal parts, making it difficult to detect via X-ray. The device is designed to produce a spark sufficient to ignite the initiating material and trigger an explosion.
After receiving the pagers in February, Hezbollah placed the devices in airport security scanners to check for explosives, but found nothing suspicious. Experts speculate that these devices generate sparks to activate detonating materials and trigger the detonators.
Explosives occupy about a third of the battery's volume, thus reducing the energy capacity. The president revealed that three years ago, her superior "" approached him to discuss an authorization agreement. They were granted the rights to design and sell branded products, but he was not familiar with the manager and did not know if they were cooperating with Israeli intelligence. He claimed that his company was a victim of the conspiracy and stated that he was unaware of the information regarding the lethal capabilities of the pager.
Hezbollah's leader has initiated an internal investigation to determine how security vulnerabilities related to the purchased pagers occurred, as it is believed that the pagers were compromised. After witnessing Israel intercept cellular communications, the organization opted for pagers. The investigation revealed that a seller employed aggressive pricing strategies to persuade Hezbollah to choose them.
Subsequently, Israel's attacks escalated the conflict, ultimately leading to the death of Hezbollah's senior official Nabil Qaouk. Even outdated technology can be hacked. The success of this tactic lies in the accuracy of the bait. Israel was able to create credible scenarios for Hezbollah, who believed they were intercepting important information and diverting resources to the wrong front lines, leaving Israel's true targets virtually undisturbed.
In summary, Israeli pagers exemplify how technology, even seemingly outdated technology, can be ingeniously utilized to manipulate the enemy in war scenarios. Israel not only used these devices as communication tools but also as actual psychological weapons, deceiving Hezbollah and gaining crucial strategic advantages.