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Hezbollah’s Exploding Pagers
Hezbollah’s Exploding Pagers
Thousands of Hezbollah terrorists were injured in southern Lebanon Tuesday when their pagers simultaneously exploded. (Photo via X)
The simultaneous explosion was straight out of a spy novel. But what does it mean for Israel’s war?
By Eli Lake
09.17.24 — International
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Hezbollah’s Exploding Pagers

On Tuesday, hundreds of encrypted Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon and Syria began exploding at the same time. According to The New York Times, witnesses saw smoke coming out of the pockets of victims followed by a small explosion that sounded like fireworks or a gunshot. 

Lebanon’s health minister said Tuesday that at least eight people have been killed and …

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
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