Source: NDTV
Context: Recently, Israel’s Mossad reportedly planted explosives in thousands of Pagers ordered by Hezbollah, leading to a deadly explosion in Lebanon.
What is a Pager?
A pager, or “beeper,” is a portable communication device used to receive short messages via radio frequency. While largely replaced by mobile phones in the 1990s, Hezbollah still uses pagers for low-tech communication to evade Israeli tracking.
How does it work?
Pagers work by receiving short messages sent via radio waves. When a message is transmitted, the pager alerts the user, who can then respond using a nearby phone. Since pagers don’t actively transmit signals like mobile phones, they are harder to track.
