Gallant Recounts How Pager Operation Nearly Unravelled

An Israeli report has revealed new details about the years leading up to the detonation of communication devices used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon, saying fears of discovery prompted Israel to accelerate the operation.

The account, featuring Gallant’s recollection of events behind the scenes, describes concern that Hezbollah was close to discovering that the devices had been rigged with explosives.

According to the report, that risk drove the decision to proceed sooner, rather than leave the operation vulnerable to exposure before the devices could be detonated.

The revelations shed light on the urgency surrounding the final decision, linking the timing of the explosions to Israeli fears that the preparations could be uncovered.