Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications
Electronic pagers across Lebanon exploded simultaneously on Sept. 17, 2024, killing 12 and wounding more than 2,700. The following day, another wave of explosions in the country came from detonating walkie-talkies.
Why Hezbollah chose low-tech pagers, walkie-talkies over cellphones
By shifting to relatively low-tech communication devices, including pagers and walkie-talkies, Hezbollah apparently sought an advantage against Israel's well-known sophistication in tracking targets through their phones.
How does a pager work? Here's why Hezbollah used low-tech devices instead of smartphones
At least nine people were killed and around 3,000 injured after pagers used by Hezbollah operatives exploded in Lebanon and Syria
What we know about the Hezbollah device explosions
In the latest round of blasts, exploding walkie-talkies killed 14 and injured at least 450 people, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The explosions occurred in the vicinity of a large crowd that had gathered for the funerals of four victims of Tuesday's blasts.
Airline bans pagers, walkie-talkies after devices explode across Lebanon
Lebanon blamed Israel for attacks on Hezbollah's devices killed 37 and wounded around 3,000, wreaking bloody havoc on the militant group.
Lebanon Bans Pagers, Walkie-Talkies From Flights
The Lebanese civilian aviation directorate asked airlines operating from Beirut to tell passengers that walkie-talkies and pagers were banned until further notice. Such devices we
Who still uses pagers? Hezbollah explosions put spotlight on old-school tech.
Hezbollah turned to low-tech pagers to avoid cellphone tracking by Israeli intelligence. Who else uses pagers, and why?
Hundreds more hurt in Lebanon after walkie-talkies, pagers explode in new round of blasts
Walkie-talkies and pagers used by Lebanon's Hezbollah group detonated in homes and businesses across the country.
Paranoia over tech is mounting in Lebanon after deadly Hezbollah-pager explosions
The deadly Hezbollah-pager explosions are causing mounting distrust, with some Lebanon residents abandoning their electronic devices.
Hezbollah leader vows revenge in aftermath of pager and walkie-talkie blasts
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in the aftermath of the pager and walk-talkie blasts. Hezbollah’s leader is vowing revenge. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports from Beirut.
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