Hezbollah’s latest challenge to Israeli forces: A stealthier drone
Hezbollah has begun using explosive drones controlled by fibre-optic cables to attack Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, presenting a new challenge due to their ability to evade electronic jamming. Israeli military officials acknowledge they are improvising defenses, including protective nets, while working on technological countermeasures. The use of these drones, which fly low and fast, has already resulted in casualties, including the death of at least one Israeli soldier and a civilian contractor.
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For subscribersHezbollah’s latest challenge to Israeli forces: A stealthier droneSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHezbollah is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fibre-optic cables, like those commonly used by both Russia and Ukraine in the war in Ukraine.PHOTO: DAVID GUTTENFELDER/NYTIMESIsabel Kershner, Natan Odenheimer, Aaron Boxerman and Adam RasgonPublished May 01, 2026, 08:40 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 08:40 AMIsraeli forces in southern Lebanon and northern Israel are contending with a new threat from Hezbollah militants: exploding drones designed to evade electronic jamming.
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