How Israel’s Deadly Pager Blasts Could Spark Another 9/11-Style Attack By Ben Emos and Mary Jones | Thursday, September 19 , 2024 | 7 min read The recent attack in Lebanon, where hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded nearly simultaneously, signals a disturbing evolution in the covert war between Israel and its adversaries. The highly coordinated and unprecedented operation, allegedly carried out by Israeli intelligence and military forces, has raised alarms not only about the vulnerability of groups like Hezbollah but also about the potential for such tactics to be used against Israel and its allies, including the United States. The Iran-backed militant group reported that the devices began detonating at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time, attributing the attack to a targeted Israeli strike aimed at Hezbollah operatives. FN confirmed Israel’s involvement, citing sources that said the operation was a collaboration between Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, and the Is