Max Boot: Deadly device attacks in Lebanon may be prelude to bigger and even more destructive war in Middle East

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had warned against use of mobile phones by his forces. Photo: Reuters People have been waging organised warfare since the dawn of civilis­ation more than 6,000 years ago. Never in that time, however, has any military force experienced what Hezbollah has seen during the past few days.

On Tuesday, thousands of pagers used by the Lebanese terrorist organisation exploded, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 3,000. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.