Two Israeli defense and intelligence officials have come forward to deny allegations that the Israeli government tampered with the phones used by Hezbollah operatives that exploded. Instead, they claim that the phones were actually manufactured by the Israeli government as part of a sophisticated operation to deceive and undermine Hezbollah.
According to the officials, the plan was to plant the phones with Hezbollah members, who would then use them in operations. These phones were designed to explode under specific circumstances, with the intention of causing damage and confusion within the terrorist organization.
The revelation of this operation comes amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides engaging in a war of words and occasional clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border.
The Israeli government has previously accused Hezbollah of using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, including launching attacks against Israeli targets from populated areas in Lebanon. Hezbollah, in turn, has accused Israel of carrying out airstrikes on its bases in Lebanon and Syria.
This latest revelation is likely to further strain relations between the two bitter enemies, as it exposes the lengths to which Israel is willing to go to undermine Hezbollah’s operations. It also raises questions about the ethics and legality of using such deceptive tactics in warfare.
As both Israel and Hezbollah continue to engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, the possibility of further escalation and conflict remains high. The international community will be watching closely to see how this latest development impacts the already volatile situation in the Middle East.
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