Israeli officials informed the US about an upcoming operation in Lebanon on Tuesday without disclosing specific details, leading to a sense of uncertainty among American officials. The operation, which involved hundreds of exploding pagers, was later revealed to be a joint effort between Israel's Mossad intelligence service and military. The Lebanese government swiftly condemned the attack as 'criminal Israeli aggression,' further escalating tensions in the already volatile region.
The aftermath of the operation saw a fresh wave of explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday, with the responsible party remaining unclear. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, en route to Cairo at the time, was caught off guard by the unfolding events, emphasizing that the US had no prior knowledge or involvement in the incidents.
