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In Muslim communities, funeral procedures are time-sensitive, generally concluding within 24 hours. Hezbollah’s coordination via pagers—devices deliberately procured and distributed by their leadership—allowed for rapid, discrete communication that could survive the collapse of conventional networks. These pagers were intentional, high-value tools for targeted communication rather than casual gadgets.
Leading up to the attack, Hezbollah anticipated casualties and prepared for funeral processions, where operatives would be present in significant numbers. By monitoring compatible CCTV footage and media reports, intelligence agencies could identify not only who was at these events but also who carried the pagers, linking them to specific operations.