‘Sophistication and cunning’: Mossad director says beeper operation ‘broke’ Hezbollah, reveals new details

(JERUSALEM POST) — Mossad Director David Barnea was honored by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) on Tuesday on behalf of the Mossad for their beeper operation targeting Hezbollah terrorists in September.

Director of the Mossad, David Barnea, addressed the “Pagers Operation” at the INSS Annual Conference, during which the pagers of thousands of Hezbollah operatives exploded. He revealed: “The operation reflects intelligence penetration and a deep understanding of the enemy,… pic.twitter.com/tGF7JrqfCS

— INSS (@INSSIsrael) February 25, 2025

Following his acceptance of the award on behalf of the organization, Barnea spoke to the crowd.

Lol, Hezbollah showcases the successful results of Israel’s beepers attack. pic.twitter.com/ia880y2b1p

— Real Palestinian (@shimrat1onal) February 12, 2025

“The beeper operation is a clear example of the realization of our mission. It was planned by Mossad employees creatively, using sophistication and cunning.”