Pagers of Destruction: The Unseen Toll of The Israel-Hezbollah Tech War

In a shocking turn of events on September 17, 2024, the quiet of Sarah Jaffal's apartment was shattered by the detonations of bugged pagers distributed to Hezbollah members across Lebanon. These devices, rigged by Israel using sophisticated infiltration methods, resulted in over 3,000 injuries and 12 fatalities, revealing a new level of technological warfare.

The international community has expressed grave concerns over the legality and morality of Israel's unprecedented attack, with human rights organizations questioning its indiscriminate nature. Despite assurances from Israeli officials regarding the precision of their operation, the explosions impacted both Hezbollah combatants and unsuspecting civilians, drawing accusations of violating international law.

As the dust settles, Lebanon grapples with the social and medical aftermath. Survivors, with visible scars marking them as Hezbollah affiliates, navigate a painful recovery while Hezbollah confronts a significant intelligence breach. As this drama unfolds, people like Sarah Jaffal, the innocents caught in the crosshairs, remain at the center of the storm's lingering human cost.

(With inputs from agencies.)