In a shocking turn of events, dozens of people have lost their lives in a series of pager explosions that targeted Hezbollah operatives this week. A U.S. intelligence source confirmed to ABC News that Israel played a significant role in the manufacturing of the pagers used in the attacks. The operation, known as "supply chain interdiction," was reportedly planned over a span of 15 years, involving complex layers of Israeli intelligence officers and shell companies to conceal their involvement in the production of the explosive devices.

The pagers, which were rigged with one to two ounces of explosives and a remote trigger switch, were responsible for the tragic deaths of at least 37 individuals and the injury of 2,931 others, as reported by Lebanese Health Minister Firass Al-Abyad. The conflict escalated further when Israel retaliated with strikes on Lebanon, prompting Hezbollah to respond with their own attacks, leading to a dangerous escalation in tensions between the two parties.

ABC News attempted to reach out to BAC Consulting, the Hungary-based company contracted to produce the pagers, but both BAC Consulting and Gold Apollo in Taiwan have failed to respond to inquiries regarding their involvement in the manufacturing process. The revelations surrounding Israel's role in the pager attacks have raised serious concerns about the use of covert tactics in conflicts between nations and armed groups, highlighting the devastating consequences that such operations can have on innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah disclosed that the pagers used in the attacks were newer models, reportedly shipped within the last six months. Nasrallah emphasized that not all the pagers had been distributed and some were deactivated before they could be used, potentially preventing further casualties. The group has initiated a thorough investigation into the explosions and aims to hold those responsible for the attacks to account, shedding light on the complexities of modern warfare and the evolving tactics employed by state and non-state actors in the region.