This special method of 20 grams of material exploding… Discussion of these theories after the pager attack

The pager attack in Lebanon shocked the world. After watching the video of the attack, there is only one question in everyone’s mind, how did this happen? No specific information about the attack has been revealed yet, but many theories have certainly emerged. Through these different theories and reports, it can be estimated that thousands of pagers were targeted at the same time, and the attack was carried out one at a time. In this case, let us know how many theories have been proposed so far…

Theory 1: There was an explosive in the pager

The Sky News Arabic report cited a senior Israeli military source as saying that Mossad agents planted explosives in the batteries of pagers used by Hezbollah. To do this, PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate) was used and it was installed in the batteries of the pagers of these people only when they were not in contact with Hezbollah.

PETN was chosen for this attack because it is known for its stability and power, and it facilitates remote-controlled explosions.

Theory 2: The explosion is controlled by the battery temperature

Let us tell you that PETN is considered one of the most powerful explosives in the world and is often used in military operations. It remains stable under normal conditions, but is used in covert operations due to its ability to catch fire under conditions such as high temperature or pressure. In this case, it is said that the temperature of the battery is first increased and then PETN is used as a blasting agent.

Theory 3: Only 20 grams can explode

According to Al Jazeera, each device contained 20 grams of PETN. While 20 grams may seem small, this amount of PETN is more than enough. Being able to pack such a powerful explosive into a small device like a pager shows how advanced Mossad is technologically.

Theory 4: Planning time is long

Hezbollah began using these pagers five months ago, which means that Mossad had at least half a year to plan and execute this operation. Due to the long period of use, Israeli intelligence agencies also gained a lot of infiltration time, and the plan was gradually implemented.

Theory 5: Explosion of new methods

The explosion this time was different from the usual way. Instead of using the old method to attack, the attack was carried out by increasing the temperature of the battery. In addition, this attack focused on thermal manipulation instead of traditional electronic signals, and also bypassed all technologies that can detect radioactive materials. In this case, the explosion was carried out in a new way. However, it is not clear how many pagers were used in the explosion incident.

Theory 6: Cyber ​​vulnerabilities are not just about technology

Let us tell you that Hezbollah has been using encrypted phones, radios and pagers for a long time. But this time, with the development of technology, the vulnerabilities of Hezbollah’s network have also been exposed. Now that the focus on Hezbollah has increased, it must strengthen itself in all aspects. The success of this mission may encourage similar operations against Hezbollah and other opponents.

Theory 7: Hezbollah tensions rise

There is also a theory about how Mossad got into Hezbollah’s supply chain. Many reports claim that Mossad planted explosives in the devices of Hezbollah-related personnel, and the special thing is that Hezbollah was not even aware of it. After the explosives were found in Hezbollah’s network of devices, it became clear that Mossad had entered Hezbollah’s network. This is very worrying for Hezbollah.