The tension that began last night in Lebanon with the simultaneous explosion of Hezbollah members’ pagers flared up again this evening with Israel’s second cyber attack. This time, Israel targeted many communication devices in Lebanon, especially walkie-talkies. It was reported that the attack was not limited to walkie-talkies, but also exploded solar panels, smartphones, smart watches and radios.
Deaths and Injuries After First Attack on Hezbollah’s Pagers
As tensions between Israel and Lebanon have increased since October 8, Israel has targeted Hezbollah elements in the first cyber attack 12 people lost their lives and approximately 3,000 people were injured as a result of the explosion of pagers. Following this attack yesterday, a second cyber attack took place today.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health, Second attackIt was announced that 14 people lost their lives and more than 450 people were injured.
Second Attack at Funeral Ceremony: Radios Targeted
The radios used by Hezbollah were reportedly taken along with pagers that were also detonated five months ago. At least one of the explosions reportedly occurred near a funeral ceremony for Hezbollah members.
The ceremony was held in memory of those who lost their lives in the pager explosions that took place across the country the day before. Reuters reporters reported hearing two explosions and ambulance sirens echoing in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israel’s attack this time targeted radios, setting off fires in some homes and vehicles. But in the hours that have passed since the attack, it has become clear that the devices targeted were not limited to radios.
Solar Panels and Electronics Explode
The impact of the attack went beyond radios, causing computers, smartphones and other home electronics to explode. The Lebanese media reported that solar panels and smart watches in the homes of Hezbollah members in particular also exploded. According to witnesses, radios and even car batteries were damaged by the explosion.
Official Lebanese Agency: Solar Energy Systems Also Exploded
Lebanon’s official news agency confirmed that in the latest Israeli attack, solar energy systems used in homes exploded in some areas of Beirut, signaling that tensions between Israel and Lebanon could escalate further.
What is the reason for the second attack?
Allegedly, the decision to launch a second attack was made because it was thought that the investigation launched by Hezbollah after the pager explosions would reveal the security vulnerability in the radios. The same sources claimed that the aim of this attack was to pressure Hezbollah to change its policy towards Israel and to distance itself from Hamas and to reach a separate agreement with Israel.
How Hezbollah’s Pagers Were Exploded
While the simultaneous explosion of pagers in Lebanon, which injured thousands of people, has caused worldwide repercussions, the details behind the incident are still unclear. Gold Apollo The claim that the device was manufactured by a Taiwan-based company called , led to the company being investigated in Taiwan. However, the company’s founder, Hsu Ching-Kuang, denied the claims, stating that they did not manufacture these devices.
Gold Apollo maintains that the explosive devices are not related to them, while the relevant ministry in Taiwan also reported that no such exports to Lebanon took place. Company director Hsu Ching-Kuang explained that the company transferred its trademark license to a Hungarian-based company called BAC three years ago. It was stated that under this agreement, BAC has the right to use the Gold Apollo logo.
Are There Any Risks Related to Pagers in Turkey?
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, in his statement to the Anadolu Agency Editor’s Desk, drew attention to two possible scenarios regarding Israel’s digital attack. According to the first scenario, bombs may have been placed in the devices. Another possibility is that lithium batteries were heated and detonated. Uraloğlu stated that the possibility of placing explosives is more likely.
In Turkey PagersMinister Uraloğlu, stating that they are almost never used, emphasized that there is no risk in Turkey regarding these devices. Stating that there are many precautions to be taken in terms of digital security, Uraloğlu stated that Turkey has taken serious steps in the field of cyber security and that they aim to become even stronger in this regard.
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