Exploding Pagers and the Risk of a Spreading War

The Journal. - A podcast by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

On Tuesday afternoon, thousands of pagers issued to Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded at the same time, killing 12 people and injuring more than 2,800. The next day, walkie-talkies detonated in a similar way. Michael Amon reports on one of Israel’s most ambitious covert operations and what the attacks could mean for a broader war. Further Listening: -The Brutal Calculation of Hamas’s Leader  -Why Israel and Hamas Could Be Headed Into a Forever War  Further Reading: -How a Covert Attack Against Hezbollah Unfolded Across Lebanon’s Streets and Malls  -Israel Scored a Stunning Blow Against Hezbollah. Its Path to Victory Is Less Clear.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices