Gallant Account Sheds Light on Pager Operation That Nearly Unravelled

An Israeli report has revealed new details about the years preceding the detonation of communication devices used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon, highlighting fears that the operation was close to being exposed.

The report, which included an account from Gallant, said Israel accelerated the operation after becoming concerned that Hezbollah could discover the devices had been rigged with explosives.

That risk shaped the timing of the detonations, according to the report. Israeli concerns centred on the possibility that the concealed explosives would be detected before the operation could be carried out.

The account offers a glimpse into the preparations and decisions behind the attack, placing the threat of discovery at the centre of Israel’s move to proceed.