Israel has executed a series of covert attacks against Hezbollah by remotely detonating explosives hidden in pagers and walkie-talkies, resulting in at least 26 deaths and thousands of injuries. These actions were intended to disrupt Hezbollah's communications and serve as a warning amid ongoing hostilities that have seen the group launch extensive assaults against Israel. While the Biden administration has remained largely silent on these incidents, National Security Advisor John Kirby confirmed the U.S. had no involvement. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the attacks, stating they violate international humanitarian law and calling for a full accounting from the State Department. Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, indicated a shift in military strategy, emphasizing the need to return displaced populations to northern Israel. Reports suggest that the pager detonations were initially planned as a surprise offensive, necessitated by concerns of Hezbollah discovering the scheme.