Israel and Mossad are facing accusations of orchestrating a series of explosions in Lebanon that targeted Hezbollah operatives and civilians, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The explosions targeted radio communication devices used by Hezbollah, which were switched to avoid mobile phone hacking.
Mossad and the Israeli army are suspected of cooperating to plant explosives in the devices, allowing Israeli operatives to gather intelligence as Hezbollah operatives filled hospitals. The attack, labeled as “mass murder” by Iran, exposed many Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon.
Israel has a history of carrying out assassinations and sabotage operations, using innovative methods to eliminate opponents. Recent high-profile attacks include the assassinations of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh and top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Tehran and Beirut, respectively. Israel has also targeted Iranian nuclear scientists and facilities, using methods such as satellite-guided machine guns and cyberattacks.
Israel has been targeting opponents in Lebanon and Syria for decades, claiming to target Iranian interests. The country has used its air superiority to conduct numerous targeted killings using fighter jets and armed drones. These operations have resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian, Palestinian, and Lebanese figures.
Despite these successes, Israel has faced failures in its assassination attempts, including incidents where operatives were caught or where they mistakenly targeted the wrong individuals. The country has also faced backlash and diplomatic crises as a result of its actions, including the poisoning of Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Jordan in 1997.
Overall, Israel’s history of targeted killings and sabotage operations highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the lengths to which the country is willing to go to eliminate its adversaries.
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