How Israel pulled of its exploding pagers plot against Hezbollah

CBS News' "60 Minutes" got an inside look at how Israel pulled off one of the most daring and sophisticated intelligence operations in history. In the so-called pager plot, devices worn by members of the Hezbollah militia were turned into miniature bombs. Lesley Stahl spoke with two recently retired Israeli agents who spent years masterminding the plan.

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Israel strikes range of Houthi targets in Yemen

Exchanges of fire between Israeli military and Iran-backed militants intensify in recent weeks
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Israel expands strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

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Russia says 4 arrested in alleged bomb plots to kill senior Defense officials

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Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon despite ceasefire

Incursion by Israeli forces 8km north of UN ‘Blue Line’ adds to allegations of truce violations
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China raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023

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Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers

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Disney Pulled the Plug on This Game in 2013. A Group of Teens Kept It Alive

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How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents

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Ravens pull off NFL rarity by holding Texans to two points: Here's how rare it is for a team to score just two

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UNIFIL: Israel and Hezbollah must adhere to fragile truce in Lebanon

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Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians

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Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers on Ukraine's orders

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Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?

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Neo-Ottoman Turkey’s triumph over its regional rivals

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran

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Ex-Mossad Agents Reveal Details Of How They Turned Hezbollah’s Communications Devices Into Bombs

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

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