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Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger killed by Hezbollah drone

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

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger killed by Hezbollah drone

Report: Iran renewed some UAV production during ceasefire

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

Report: Iran renewed some UAV production during ceasefire

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.

Condition of soldiers injured by explosive drones improves

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.

Smart Shooter to supply drone-intercept systems

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

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

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

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.

Saudi Arabia warns of retaliation after intercepting Iraqi drones

IDF: Remotely piloted UAV makes emergency landing in Samaria

An IDF aircraft landed in Samaria following a technical malfunction.

IDF: Remotely piloted UAV makes emergency landing in Samaria

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 strikes 100 Hezbollah targets after attacks on troops

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.

IDF striking near Tyre after repeated launches towards Israel

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.

How the IDF is preparing 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.

Hezbollah's largest drone attack yet

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.

IDF establishes drone factory to be operated by haredim

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.

How Hezbollah's explosive drone network operates

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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.

Hezbollah drone strikes Iron Dome battery

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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.

UAV operator and ground troops work to eliminate terrorist

The IDF's new anti-drone weapon

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

The IDF's new anti-drone weapon

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah infrastructure

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

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah infrastructure

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.

Three reservists injured by explosive drones

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.

UAV found on roof of school building

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.

3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

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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 drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

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.

IDF document warned of threat to soldiers last year

Two IDF soldiers injured after Hezbollah violates ceasefire

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

Two IDF soldiers injured after Hezbollah violates ceasefire

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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.

IDF unveils new response to Hezbollah drone threat

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.

Ceasefire in Lebanon? 70 drones launched, five killed

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 terrorists eliminated on motorcycle

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.

Hezbollah continuing to arm itself with explosive drones

Ceasefire?

Hezbollah drone strikes continue, two moderately wounded

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

Hezbollah drone strikes continue, two moderately wounded

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.

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

12 soldiers injured by Hezbollah UAV

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

12 soldiers injured by Hezbollah UAV

Hezbollah downs IDF drone with surface-to-air missile

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

Hezbollah downs IDF drone with surface-to-air missile

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 terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle

Hezbollah's latest ceasefire breach

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

Hezbollah's latest ceasefire breach

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."

Netanyahu: Advancing project to eliminate Hezbollah drone threat

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.

IDF lacks adequate response to explosive drone threat

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.

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

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.

IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack

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.

Explosive drone detonates near IDF forces in southern Lebanon

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.

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

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.

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

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.

This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

Watch: Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah UAV

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

Watch: Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah UAV

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.

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in 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.

Police drone exposed illegal infiltrators on roof

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US Army destroys Iranian drones

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

US Army destroys Iranian drones

Six soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Six IDF soldiers injured, three of them seriously, by Hezbollah antitank fire and UAV in southern Lebanon.

Six soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

New details on Caspian Sea strike

A new report claims that the strike at Bandar Anzali port targeted infrastructure used to transfer Shahed drones and ammunition between Russia and Iran.

New details on Caspian Sea strike

Watch: The scene of the Arad missile strike - from a drone's view

Iranian missile causes severe damage to four buildings in Arad, damaging other buildings as well. United Hatzalah's drone unit captured the scene.

Watch: The scene of the Arad missile strike - from a drone's view

Suicide drone strikes Odessa synagogue

Israel's Foreign Ministry says 'Iranian drones are attacking civilians in Europe and in the Middle East' after a drone damaged a synagogue in Odessa.

Suicide drone strikes Odessa synagogue

Drones above US Secretary of State and Secretary of War

Unidentified UAVs seen flying above military base where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth live, Washington Post reports.

Drones above US Secretary of State and Secretary of War

Footage from Iran:

UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

IDF publishes footage in which an aircraft struck a UAV site and subsequently eliminated UAV cell members fleeing from one of the structures.

UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

Report:

UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

Britain is reportedly considering sending thousands of anti-drone interceptor systems to the Middle East as officials examine ways to counter Iranian Shahed.

UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

IDF expands strikes on Iranian UAV array

IDF dismantles over 250 Iranian aircraft and hundreds of launchers in strikes across Iran.

IDF expands strikes on Iranian UAV array

'Target is down': IAF intercepts Hezbollah UAVs

IDF publishes footage of Hezbollah UAV being intercepted. 'There’s an explosion, the target is down.'

'Target is down': IAF intercepts Hezbollah UAVs

Moments before launch: IDF takes out UAV cell in Iran

IDF eliminates launch cell operatives - minutes before they launched UAVs from Iran toward Israel.

Moments before launch: IDF takes out UAV cell in Iran

Blow to Iran's launch capabilities

IDF targets IRGC UAV headquarters

IAF strikes dozens of Iranian military sites, including an IRGC UAV headquarters used to launch drones toward Israel.

IDF targets IRGC UAV headquarters

Footage from Lebanon: IDF intercepts dozens of UAVs

IAF continues offensive and defensive operations against Hezbollah terrorist group, dismantling dozens of rocket launchers and intercepting dozens of UAVs.

Footage from Lebanon: IDF intercepts dozens of UAVs

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Emirati aircraft intercept Iranian drones

UAE's Ministry of Defense publishes footage showing the its air defences intercepting and destroying Iranian UAVs that attempted to target the country.

Emirati aircraft intercept Iranian drones

Watch: Iranian UAV shot down outside Israel

New footage shows Israeli Air Force fighter jet intercepting an Iranian UAV right before it crosses into Israeli territory.

Watch: Iranian UAV shot down outside Israel

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Iranian attack drone displayed at the UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon today presented outside the Security Council chamber parts of an Iranian Shahed-136 attack drone.

Iranian attack drone displayed at the UN