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IDF tests new drone interception methods

IDF conducting operational trials on technological solutions for identifying and intercepting Hezbollah's explosive drones.

Hezbollah launches around 30 rockets towards northern Israel

Rocket hits commercial center in Kiryat Shmona, beach near Nahariya, after Hezbollah terror group launches multiple barrages towards northern Israel.

Drone scare

Ben Gurion Airport flights trigger panic in Beit El

IDF announces a return to routine in the Beit El area following hours of high security alert, sparked by a false identification of drones over the community.

Cause for concern?

Gaza militias' new advanced drone

Footage shows armed anti-Hamas militias in Gaza using heavy-load drones, raising Israeli fears the weapons could eventually be turned on IDF forces.

Hezbollah Drone Threat:

Parents warned, IDF decided otherwise

A letter sent two months ago by parents of soldiers serving at the Goren Workshop base, where the late Corporal Rotem Yanai was killed, warned of the danger. The IDF chose to ignore it.

Netanyahu:

'Rotem always acted with dedication and sensitivity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'

Blank Cheque:

Senior IDF officer flies to U.S. to secure drone solution

IDF Ground Forces chief Nadav Lotan will carry out emergency procurement with no budget limit. At the same time, Israeli defense officials have assured the public that work is underway to develop defenses domestically.

Following UAV launches:

IDF intensifies strikes on Hezbollah

IDF hits over 150 Hezbollah targets in a single day following uptick in launch of explosive drones towards Israel.

In southern Lebanon:

IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist retrieving UAV

Israeli Air Force aircraft strikes a Hezbollah terrorist who arrived to retrieve a UAV that had posed a threat to Israeli troops.

New strategy

Hezbollah launches 'commander hunt' using drones

An intelligence report says Hezbollah is intensifying drone attacks and targeting senior IDF commanders in southern Lebanon and along the border.

Disturbing footage:

Hezbollah begins using FPV drones at night

New footage published by the terrorist organization apparently indicates that its explosive FPV drones are now equipped with thermal cameras, enabling their use in the dark.

Netanyahu: We'll strike Hezbollah even harder

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the threat of explosive drones and the campaign against Hezbollah: "We need to increase our blows and our strength."

'No one will forget you'

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah drone hits home in Metula

In first since war began, Hezbollah drone hits residence in northern Israel.

Explosive drones:

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger killed by Hezbollah drone

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger fell in northern Israel, two other soldiers injured.

Report: Iran renewed some UAV production during ceasefire

Iranian army 'reconstituting' faster than expected, source tells CNN.

Condition of soldiers injured by explosive drones improves

Col. Meir Biderman and Staff Sgt. S., injured during combat in Lebanon, regain consciousness and are out of danger, hospital says.

Smart Shooter to supply drone-intercept systems

The defense-tech company will supply the Defense Ministry with SMASH HOPPER systems to intercept ground and aerial threats, including drones.

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

Saudi Arabia warns of retaliation after intercepting Iraqi drones

Saudi Arabia shoots down three drones arriving from Iraqi airspace, warning it will take all operational measures to defend its sovereignty.

IDF: Remotely piloted UAV makes emergency landing in Samaria

An IDF aircraft landed in Samaria following a technical malfunction.

IDF strikes 100 Hezbollah targets after attacks on troops

IDF retaliates following Hezbollah attacks on Israeli troops in Lebanon, striking the terror group's military and terror infrastructure.

IDF striking near Tyre after repeated launches towards Israel

Hezbollah explosive drones fall near the Israel-Lebanon border, forcing students in northern Israel to remain in school after final bell rings.

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.

Hezbollah's largest drone attack yet

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.

IDF establishes drone factory to be operated by haredim

The IDF has decided to establish a military production plant for suicide drones that will rely on about 200 haredi soldiers who will undergo technological training.

100 operators, fewer than 10 killed:

How Hezbollah's explosive drone network operates

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

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Hezbollah drone strikes Iron Dome battery

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

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UAV operator and ground troops work to eliminate terrorist

IDF footage shows an IAF drone striking a terrorist suspected of planting an explosive device in southern Gaza, in support of the Kfir Brigade.

The IDF's new anti-drone weapon

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

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah infrastructure

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

Three reservists injured by explosive drones

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

Nahariya:

UAV found on roof of school building

Police and fire services evacuated students and staff after a UAV was discovered on the roof of a school in Nahariya. Bomb disposal experts diffused the explosive device.

Lebanon

3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

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

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IDF drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

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.

IDF document warned of threat to soldiers last year

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

Two IDF soldiers injured after Hezbollah violates ceasefire

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

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IDF unveils new response to Hezbollah drone threat

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

Ceasefire in Lebanon? 70 drones launched, five killed

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

Drone cam:

Hezbollah terrorists eliminated on motorcycle

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.

Hezbollah continuing to arm itself with explosive drones

Hezbollah terror group increasing its stockpile of drones, despite continued pressure on supply routes, affiliated news outlets say.

Ceasefire?

Hezbollah drone strikes continue, two moderately wounded

IDF officer and noncommissioned officer were moderately injured due to another Hezbollah FPV drone strike.

Cleared for Publication

Sgt. Liem Ben Hamo killed by explosive drone strike in Lebanon

The IDF has cleared for publication that Sergeant Liem Ben Hamo, aged 19, from Herzliya, a combat soldier in the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

12 soldiers injured by Hezbollah UAV

IDF soldiers injured by Hezbollah UAV; two in moderate condition.

Hezbollah downs IDF drone with surface-to-air missile

IDF says UAV downed by Hezbollah missile in Lebanon; five terrorists are eliminated.

Drone footage:

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle

IDF drone identifies Hezbollah terrorist posing an imminent threat to troops and eliminates him as he attempts to flee on a motorcycle.

Hezbollah's latest ceasefire breach

IAF downs UAVs launched from Lebanon as multiple aerial threats trigger sirens in northern Israel.

Netanyahu: Advancing project to eliminate Hezbollah drone threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he has ordered the advancement of solutions to counter explosive drones targeting IDF forces. “It will take time - but we’ll blow this up too."

Commanders warn:

IDF lacks adequate response to explosive drone threat

Senior IDF officers expressed frustration with the limited tools available to confront explosive drones besides simply firing at them.

Hezbollah's new weapon wreaking havoc on the IDF in Lebanon

Hezbollah intensifies drone warfare with advanced FPV systems resistant to jamming, posing a growing challenge to IDF operations on the battlefield.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack

Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

Violations continue

Explosive drone detonates near IDF forces in southern Lebanon

An explosive drone was launched toward soldiers operating south of the forward defense line and exploded near them. No casualties were reported.

A quiet and fatal threat:

How the drone became a greater danger than anti-tank missiles

The serious incident in al-Tayiba, in which Sgt. Idan Fooks was killed, reveals Hezbollah’s new weapon: explosive drones guided via fiber-optic cable.

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Hezbollah launches drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, its latest act in a series of recent ceasefire breaches.

US intelligence report reveals

This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

According to a report in The New York Times, despite the heavy blows it has suffered, Tehran still retains 60% of its missile launchers and 40% of its drone capabilities.

Watch: Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah UAV

Israeli Navy missile boat crews detect and intercept unmanned aerial vehicles launched toward the State of Israel.

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in Israel

Iranian hackers from the organization “Handala" have published footage on social media that they claim was recorded by a drone flying over Israel.

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Police drone exposed illegal infiltrators on roof

During a nighttime operation by the Northern District and Border Police, ten undocumented infiltrators hiding on the roof of a building under construction were arrested.

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US Army destroys Iranian drones

CENTCOM publishes footage of US Army aircraft taking out Iranian drones.