Hezbollah's chief, Hassan Nasrallah, has long favored pagers over phones for communication, believing they are less vulnerable to hacking. However, recent incidents involving exploding pagers have resulted in at least 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries among Hezbollah members, prompting criticism of their reliance on outdated technology. Reports suggest that these pagers were rigged to explode, potentially linked to Israeli intelligence, although Israel has not confirmed involvement. The explosions have raised concerns regarding the safety of communication devices, with Iranian officials noting that the pagers beeped for ten seconds before detonating, causing injuries primarily to the victims' faces. Hezbollah leaders are now reconsidering their procurement strategies, with one admitting that purchasing from a vendor affiliated with Jewish businesses may have been a misstep. The organization has threatened retaliation against Israel, while political analysts speculate about the nature of the attacks, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.