New film reveals: How Israel eliminated a Hezbollah operative who suspected the pager operation

A new documentary, 'Paging Hezbolla', reveals details that were previously censored about the pager explosion operation. Among other things, it is revealed that Israel eliminated a Hezbollah operative who suspected the devices and was working to test them, while disguising the target of the attack. Additionally, a shipment with X-ray machines that arrived from Iran was destroyed. Former Defense Minister Gallant confirmed the details in a censored interview from a year and a half ago.

A new documentary titled 'Paging Hezbolla', directed by Justin Polk, set to premiere in the US on October 30, reveals new details about the pager explosion operation against Hezbollah in September 2024. Following the film's release and the passage of time, details that were previously censored are now permitted for publication. The details are revealed by former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, in an interview he gave about a year and a half ago to Amit Segal and Yonit Levi, which was then censored. Gallant said that in the first week of August, Israel learned that a Hezbollah operative suspected the pagers and was working to test them. Israel eliminated him, along with another person, while concealing the fact that he was the target of the attack. Later, a shipment with X-ray machines that arrived in Lebanon from Iran was bombed by Israel, also while concealing the target of the operation. The film features interviews with Prime Minister Netanyahu, former Mossad chief Barnea, and former Northern Command chief Gordin. The film describes how Israel infiltrated Hezbollah's communication network through device engineering and supply chain manipulation, convincing the organization to adopt technology that seemed safe, after years of planning and deception.