Hollywood film to spotlight secret 'beeper operation' in Lebanon

New Hollywood thriller to dramatize mysterious anti-Hezbollah 'beeper operation' in Lebanon. Produced by Yoav Gross and Danni A, and starring Daniella Pick, Katie Cassidy, and Emily Austin, the film fuses Hollywood flair with an Israeli edge.

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Mossad agents light Independence Day torch

Three of the key agents in the Hezbollah pager operation were honored with lighting a torch for Independence Day. The agents identified themselves only by initials and remained masked throughout the ceremony.

Independence Day

3 Mossad agents who led Hezbollah pager op to light torch

Minister Miri Regev announced today to 3 Mossad agents who led the pager operation in Lebanon that they had been selected to light a joint torch at the main ceremony on Mount Herzl on the upcoming Independence Day.

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with US Senator John Fetterman

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave Senator Fetterman a silver pager, inspired by 'Operation Pager', which changed the face of the war in Lebanon.

Hezbollah official:

'Nasrallah elimination, pager attacks a result of our negligence'

Hezbollah official Nawaf Moussawi claims in TV interview that the elimination of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Israel’s attacks targeting pagers belonging to Hezbollah terrorists were a result of the group’s negligence and were not an Israeli accomplishment.

Mossad chief explains wait to activate 'Operation Beeper'

David Barnea says Hezbollah had far fewer booby-trapped beepers in October 2023 than it had in September 2024 when thousands of beepers exploded in Lebanon.

Inspired by Israel:

Ukraine attempts a 'pager attack' and fails

Russian authorities report thwarting Ukrainian attempt to booby-trap drone remotes, similar to Israel's attack on Hezbollah pagers.

'The war's turning point'

The golden pager that Netanyahu gifted Trump

The Prime Minister's Office published a photo of the golden pager that the Prime Minister presented to the American President who replied: 'That was a brilliant operation.'

Netanyahu's surprising gift to Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifts US President Donald Trump a golden beeper, Trump comments: 'It was a brilliant operation.'

The demise of modern delusional Arab dictators

Five anti-Israel Arab dictatorships that went up in flames. Op-ed.

Report

Nasrallah thought he was safe from Israel until the end

New details of Israel's decades-long intelligence efforts against Hezbollah revealed in new report from the New York Times.

Former Mossad official:

'The pager attack revolutionized the northern arena'

A., a former department chief in the Mossad, spoke about the choice of pagers despite them being old technology, the targets, and the timing of the attack.

Mossad agents reveal:

This is how Hezbollah walkie-talkies and pagers exploded

Two retired Mossad agents reveal to CBS' "60 Minutes" details of the September operation in which thousands of walkie-talkies and pagers belonging to Hezbollah terrorists exploded: "This was the tipping point of the war."

For 1st time:

Ex-Mossad agents to reveal Hezbollah beeper secrets on 60 Minutes

Israeli intelligence agents who participated in the operation to trick Hezbollah into purchasing the pagers that exploded in September will reveal new details of the operation in an interview on American media this Sunday.

Minister Katz reveals:

IAF participated in pager explosions

The Defense Ministry spokesperson changed the text of Defense Minister Katz's remarks at the Tel Nof Airbase to omit the detail, but in the footage it released he is heard clearly mentioning the attack that wounded thousands of Hezbollah terrorists.

Netanyahu confirms:

Israel behind pager explosions

Netanyahu revealed to the cabinet that Israel was behind the pager explosions which severely harmed the Hezbollah terror organization. He added that there were members of the defense establishment and cabinet who opposed the operation.

Lebanon files complaint with UN labor org. over pager blasts

Lebanese foreign minister says he traveled to Geneva to file a complaint with the International Labor Organization over the detonation of thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah.

'It was targeted for Hezbollah'

Fetterman defends his support for Hezbollah pager explosions

Pro-Israel Democrat asked by New York Times about his comments supporting the attacks on Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon: The child who died was killed because Daddy was a member of Hezbollah.

Report:

The ingenious design and hidden weakness of the exploding pagers

The pagers that exploded in the possession of thousands of Hezbollah operatives were designed to avoid even X-ray detection, but further steps had to be taken beyond the design, Reuters reports.

Iran prohibits pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights

The move follows the recent explosions of pages and walkie-talkies in Lebanon that were attributed to Israel.

Hezbollah members visiting Imam Ali Reza shrine

Hezbollah members visiting the Imam Ali Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran | What do you notice?

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Hezbollah pager blast survivors pray in Iran

Hezbollah members were recorded visiting the Imam Ali Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran - many with visible injuries of the kind known to have been caused by the explosive pager attack.

The saleswoman who convinced Hezbollah

New details about the pager explosions

An investigation published by the 'Washington Post' reveals that the exploding beepers were assembled in Israel and integrated into the production line of a company from Taiwan.

Hezbollah pager explosions

Norway issues warrant for suspect connected to pager supply chain

Rinson Jose is a founder of Norta Global Ltd, the Bulgarian company that was reportedly part of the pager supply chain.

Hezbollah official:

1,500 terrorists out of commission after beeper blasts

Hezbollah, possibly Israel's 'most formidable' enemy, may number up to 100,000 terrorists.

After pager explosions:

IRGC bans communication devices

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps orders all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah in Lebanon blew up last week.

'This is racism'

Rep. Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with an exploding pager

Squad member condemns cartoon published in the National Review magazine showing her with an exploding pager. Users on social media point out her own statements against Israel.

Hezbollah's many friends in the West

After October 7, it was clear how well Hamas had cultivated public relations in the West. The same goes for Hezbollah. And it gets worse. Op-ed.

ANALYSIS:

‘Whole of Hezbollah’s senior command level likely damaged’

Former defense official says beeper attack joins other strikes that appear to be "softening up" the terrorist group ahead of future developments.

After pager explosions:

Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation

US Secretary of State urges against "escalatory actions by any party" in the Middle East, says this is especially important for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Hours before explosions:

Hezbollah was still handing new pagers to its members

Two security sources tell Reuters that Hezbollah was still handing new Gold Apollo branded pagers to its members, hours before thousands of them blew up.

Report:

Israel planned pager explosions for 15 years

US intelligence source tells ABC News that Israel had a hand in the manufacturing of pagers that exploded on Hezbollah terrorists, and the operation had been planned for at least 15 years.

Iran's UN Ambassador:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israel'

Iran's Ambassador to the UN calls on UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to condemn Israel, after the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the pager explosions.

'Kill the Jew:’ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

Lebanon and Gaza have both won the stupid prize by playing the stupid game of hate. Opinion.

Report: Israel significantly harmed Hezbollah's Radwan Force

Israel estimates true number of dead from exploding communications devices far higher than official Lebanese numbers.

Pager explosions

'5-12 surgeries in the next few years'

A Lebanese plastic surgeon described the various injuries he has treated as a result of the deadly waves of communication device explosions. 'Facial injuries, penetrating injuries to the eyes, and mangled hand.'

UN Human Rights Chief:

'Lebanon pager blasts a violation of humanitarian law'

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk calls for “independent, thorough and transparent investigation” into the explosions of pagers by Hezbollah terrorists.

Amb. David Friedman:

'If you can't control Hezbollah, shut up and get out of the way'

Former US Amb. to Israel pushes back at global critics of Israel following the explosion of thousands of Hezbollah communication devices this week.

Former Iranian footballer supports Israel

After two attacks against Hezbollah terrorists, former Iranian footballer, Ali Karimi, expresses his support for Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Go for it.'

NYT: Israel founded shell company to sabotage Hezbollah

The Hungarian company BAC, licensed to use the Apollo Gold branding, was a shell company set up by Israel for the purpose of manufacturing pagers for the Hezbollah terror group, a New York Times report claims.

Iran promises Nasrallah:

'Israel will receive crushing response from axis of resistance'

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami promises Hezbollah leader 'we will witness the destruction of this bloodthirsty and criminal regime' following the explosion of Hezbollah communication devices.

John Kirby:

'We were not involved in pager or walkie-talkie explosions'

White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.

Exploding radios were discontinued a decade ago, firm says

Japan's Icom Inc. says hand-held radio models affected by Lebanon explosions were discontinued a decade ago.

Effi Eitam:

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Brigadier General Effi Eitam commented on the pager explosions and possibility of signing another hostage release agreement.

'Violates int'l law'

Ocasio-Cortez blames Israel for pager blasts in Lebanon

Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of being behind the pager explosions of Hezbollah terrorists: Congress needs a full accounting of the attack.

'Lines were crossed'

Nasrallah admits: 'We suffered a major blow'

The Hezbollah Director General spoke out for the first time about the pager and communication device explosions: 'A declaration of war.'

Report:

Israel was left with no choice but to activate explosive beepers

Israel only intended on detonating the Hezbollah terrorists' pagers if war were to break out but when operatives grew suspicious the quick decision was made not to wait.

Why Israel's pager attack is the way to go

Defense is not just blocking. Military defense without an offense most likely means that there will be no end to the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Kudos, Israel. Opinion.

Hezbollah source:

Exploding two-way radios 'not distributed solely to Hezbollah'

Radios affected in second wave of explosions were purchased several months ago, report says.

After pager explosions:

Lufthansa temporarily suspends flights to Israel and Iran

Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation and "will assess it further in the coming days". Air France also suspends flights to Israel.

Belgian Deputy PM calls Hezbollah pager incident 'terror attack'

Belgian Deputy PM condemned for social media post calling Hezbollah Media calling Hezbollah beeper explosions a 'terror attack': 'Deputy Prime Minister has lost her moral compass.'

Beeper explosions, version 2:

Multiple explosions during funeral of Hezbollah MP's son

Local reports say several communications devices exploded in Dahieh area of Beirut, including in private homes, injuring 450 and killing at least 14.

Hezbollah:

'Pager incident will increase our determination and resolve'

Hezbollah vowed that it would continue 'its blessed operations to support Gaza, its people, and its resistance, and to defend Lebanon, its people, and its sovereignty.'

After pager explosions

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

Palestinian Authority directs clinics in Lebanon to help treat the wounded. Hamas and Islamic Jihad express full support for Hezbollah.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hard to think of more precise, discriminating method of attack'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan discusses the significance and implications of the detonation of the Hezbollah communication devices with Arutz Sheva.

New York Times report:

Israel hid explosives within new pagers imported into Lebanon

Officials tell the New York Times that Israel hid explosive material within a new batch of Gold Apollo pagers from Taiwan, which had been tampered with before they reached Lebanon.

New details on pager explosion:

'Whoever opened the message was blinded or lost a finger'

Wall Street Journal discloses new details on Hezbollah pager explosion.

This is the radio used by Hezbollah that exploded

In an effort to communicate effectively but without Israeli intelligence eavesdropping, Hezbollah purchased the IC-V88 / IC-U88 model handheld radio, many of which exploded today.

Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in pager explosion

New York Times: 'Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani lost an eye yesterday from the pager explosions, and was injured in the other.

State Department:

'US was not involved in pager explosions in Lebanon'

State Department spokesperson says the US was not aware in advance and had no involvement in mass explosions of pagers used by Hezbollah, declines to comment on suspicion that Israel is responsible.