How the IDF is preparing against explosive drones
As part of expanding its response to the drone threat, the Israel Defense Forces has begun supplying forces operating in Lebanon with wire-mesh nets designed to protect against explosive drones.
As part of expanding its response to the drone threat, the Israel Defense Forces has begun supplying forces operating in Lebanon with wire-mesh nets designed to protect against explosive drones.

Three people injured, including one critically, by explosive drone launched by Hezbollah towards Rosh Hanikra.

IDF publishes footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

IDF targeted a number of rocket launchers directed toward areas in which IDF soldiers are operating and toward Israeli territory.

IDF warns residents of multiple Lebanese villages to evacuate; Lebanese media reports eight dead in vehicle strike south of Beirut.

Hezbollah launched two waves of drone swarms toward the north. For the first time, the IDF identified a timed, large-scale attack on a single target inside Israel.

Hezbollah terrorist using surveillance equipment against IDF troops is struck and eliminated, IDF footage reveals.

The Dominican Republic designates Hezbollah and the IRGC as terrorists, a move welcomed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

An IDF soldier was moderately injured and a reservist was slightly injured as a result of an explosive drone launched from Lebanon. IDF: "This is a violation of the ceasefire agreements."

Soldiers operated 10 kilometers from the border to destroy launch sites. In the new footage, an armed terrorist is seen emerging from the ground and is immediately eliminated.

A short while ago, an unsuccessful attempt to launch a surface-to-air missile toward an Israeli Air Force aircraft was identified. No damage was caused, and no IDF soldiers were injured.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed continued attacks on Israel, rejected surrender, and called for indirect negotiations through Lebanon.

The IDF released footage from a rare operation deep in Lebanese territory in which commandos crossed the Litani River and struck Hezbollah targets.

IDF commandos crossed the Litani River in a rare deep operation against Hezbollah, engaging terrorists in close-range clashes.

IDF struck 1,100 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage facilities and loaded launchers ready to fire.

IDF eliminates a terrorist launch cell that attempted to transfer a rocket launcher on a truck after firing rockets toward IDF soldiers.

Hezbollah launched several rockets and explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Two drones struck unmanned engineering vehicles, damaging them

Ariela Eliyahu had finished preparing breakfast for her children and left the kitchen moments before interceptor fragments struck her home in Kiryat Shmona.

The IDF assesses that Hezbollah currently has about 100 explosive-drone operators, most of whom were trained during the last ceasefire in Lebanon.

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Alexander Glovanyov, 47, from Petah Tikva, killed in an explosive-drone attack by the Hezbollah terrorist organization on Israeli territory.

Netanyahu tells 60 Minutes that the Iran war continues until nuclear sites are fully dismantled.

Hezbollah footage shows an explosive drone strike on an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel.

Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesperson Doron Shnefer made a video denying Hezbollah had struck the city - and caught an interception as it happened in the background.

A senior IDF officer told Kan News that Hezbollah is increasingly concerned about regional isolation, but still refuses to give up its weapons.

When Israeli and Lebanese delegations sit down in Washington on May 14 and 15, they will not be creating something new. They will be attempting to recover something very old: the idea that the Lebanese state is capable of acting in its own interest. Opinion.

IDF sources confirm distribution of SMASH Handheld systems to soldiers in Lebanon.

IDF destroys drone launch position, weapons storehouses, and loaded launchers during counterterror operation in southern Lebanon.

Three IDF reservists injured Saturday by explosive drones launched by the Hezbollah terror group in gross violation of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Two days after the elimination of the commander of the Radwan force, Hezbollah rockets trigger sirens in coastal communities in Israel's north.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell near the Lebanese border. One soldier was seriously injured and another was moderately injured.

Soldiers from the 146th Division worked with the IAF to eliminate 20 Hezbollah terrorists. Working with Yahalom troops, the forces demolished a 30-meter-long underground tunnel route.

Nahariya cancels mass events as security forces ask to avoid large gatherings in anticipation of Hezbollah retribution after strike that killed Radwan Force commander.

IAF targets weapons production infrastructure, drone launch positions and terror operatives transferring arms in southern Lebanon.

IDF reveals footage showing Hezbollah terrorist launching rockets at Israeli troops before attempting to hide in a residential building.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to elimination of Hezbollah terrorist who planned Galilee invasion, warns 'no terrorist has immunity.'

IDF says brigade forces operating south of the Forward Defense Line eliminated dozens of terrorists and uncovered more than 1,000 weapons, including RPGs, explosives and anti-tank launchers.

IDF says more than 85 operatives were killed over the past week alone, as forces continue strikes on command centers, launchers and weapons sites in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Ahmed Ali Balout, commander of Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force' Unit in precise strike.

Over 15 Hezbollah targets, largely weapons production and storage sites, destroyed in various locations across southern Lebanon.

In May 2025, an internal IDF document warned of the threat now exacting a heavy toll on IDF forces fighting in Lebanon.

Lebanese media outlets reported Wednesday evening on an airstrike in the Dahieh district of Beirut, marking the first strike in Hezbollah’s stronghold in several weeks.

The Chief of Staff toured a terrorist infrastructure uncovered under a children's clothing store and sent a strong message to Tehran and Beirut.

Explosive drone detonates near IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, injuring one soldier lightly and another moderately.

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee issues evacuation order for villages in southern Lebanon, including some located north of the Litani River.

Syrian interior ministry says forces arrested a Hezbollah-linked cell plotting to assassinate senior government officials.

The IDF has developed a new operational response to the growing threat of drones, aiming to improve detection and interception capabilities against aerial attacks.

Reserve forces continue operating in southern Lebanon to remove threats, including destroying thousands of terrorist infrastructures and locating hundreds of weapons, including anti-tank missiles and explosive devices.

Since the ceasefire in Lebanon began, Hezbollah has launched 70 explosive drones at IDF forces, killing five and wounding 33.

IDF forces used an armed drone to eliminate Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon and struck a launch site after an anti-tank missile attack nearby.

IDF soldiers from the 226th Brigade, in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit, destroyed an approximately 30-meter-long underground tunnel route containing various weapons.

Two IDF soldiers were injured during an exchange of fire in a clash with terrorists. Immediately after the incident, the Air Force attacked Hezbollah positions in the area.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen warns public to refrain from visiting Meron during the Lag Ba'omer holiday due to tangible security threats. 'Our enemies are waiting for a crowd to gather there.'

IDF forces carry out precision strikes and dismantle launch sites and infrastructure after anti-tank fire, as operations continue in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah has suffered heavy losses since March, with sources citing thousands of fighters killed, despite many deaths that are unrecorded.

Lebanese army deploys in Beirut’s Dahieh after masked gunmen fire weapons at a Hezbollah funeral, with forces pursuing suspects as supporters shout anti-government slogans.

Over the past week, in several operations, IDF soldiers of the 401st Brigade located more than 100 weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

The 401st Brigade Combat Team located an 80-meter-long route containing terrorist dormitories. The infrastructure was destroyed by engineering forces.

Givati soldiers eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists who threatened the forces and located dozens of weapons, including anti-tank missiles and machine guns.

Multidimensional Unit soldiers under 36th Divisioncontinue to operate to eliminate threats in southern Lebanon. During the operation, terrorist squads were eliminated.

'Good hit, there are secondary explosions': Israeli Air Force destroys loaded and ready-to-launch launcher in southern Lebanon.
