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On November 11, 2024, Taiwanese prosecutors officially denied any involvement of Taiwanese nationals or companies in the attack targeting Hezbollah communications devices in Lebanon. This statement comes after rumors and speculation regarding a potential role of Taiwan in the supply of these booby-trapped devices, used in September to destabilize Hezbollah’s communications. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister confirmed that the order to detonate these devices had been given by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a direct escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Taiwanese investigation and official denial
Taiwanese authorities, in an in-depth investigation, affirmed that “our investigation has verified that no nationals or national companies are involved in the beeper detonation incidents in Lebanon. » This clarification aims to dispel suspicions about Taiwan’s potential contribution to the explosive device supply chain. Taiwanese prosecutors emphasize the absence of evidence linking the country to this act of sabotage, thus seeking to protect Taiwan’s image on the international stage.
Israel claims responsibility for attack
At the same time, the Israeli Prime Minister acknowledged that the order to explode the pagers used by members of Hezbollah had been given in September by Netanyahu himself. This operation aimed to disrupt the internal communications of Hezbollah, a group that the Israeli state considers a threat to its security. According to reports, thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies had been booby-trapped with small, remotely detonated explosive charges, causing casualties within Hezbollah and crippling their internal communications.
Details of the attack in September
The attack on September 17 and 18 caused simultaneous explosions among aircraft used by Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing 42 people and injuring more than 3,500. This strategy would have allowed Israel to infiltrate the supply chain of these devices, where explosives were inserted during manufacturing. This type of sabotage, combining precision technology and orchestrated timing, highlights the extent of Israeli operational capabilities to neutralize an adversary’s infrastructure.
International and diplomatic reactions
The attack drew strong condemnation from the Lebanese government, which called the operation a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and international law. Formal complaints have been filed with the United Nations demanding an independent investigation and sanctions against Israel. For its part, Israel justified this operation as a preventive measure aimed at neutralizing a potential threat.
The international community is concerned about a possible escalation of violence in the Middle East, exacerbated by this attack. The United Nations, along with several countries, called for restraint and began talks to contain tensions. However, persistent distrust between the different parties continues to complicate mediation efforts.
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