Hezbollah Enhances Drone Capabilities and Prepares for Future Conflict
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Hezbollah is reportedly enhancing its military capabilities, particularly its drone program, by increasing explosive payloads and extending operational range, according to Lebanese media. This comes amid reports of a seized explosives shipment intended for Beirut, sparking internal criticism of the organization. Israel has allegedly warned Lebanon of a significant military response, including territorial occupation and blockades, if Hezbollah engages in future conflicts.
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- Hezbollah is reportedly upgrading drones to carry heavier payloads and extend their range to over 30 km.
- The organization is allegedly using TNT and C4 explosives, along with nails and metal balls, to increase attack casualties.
- A large shipment of explosives, including TNT and C4, was recently seized en route to Beirut.
- Israel has reportedly warned Lebanon of a major military operation if Hezbollah joins future conflicts.
- Hezbollah opponents in Lebanon have sharply criticized the organization following the explosives seizure.
Hezbollah is reportedly rebuilding its military capabilities and preparing for a potential future war with Israel during the current ceasefire period, according to Lebanese newspaper Al-Modon, citing sources familiar with the matter. The organization is working to restore its strength in southern Lebanon, both north and south of the Litani River, while simultaneously improving its drone attack capabilities.
Sources cited in the report indicate that Hezbollah is using explosives transferred from the Bekaa Valley to Beirut to develop FPV drones. While these drones previously carried approximately 2.5 kg of explosives, the organization is now working to increase their payload capacity to 4-6 kg. Furthermore, the fiber optic cable connecting the drones to their operators has reportedly been extended from 20 km to over 30 km, allowing for operations at greater distances.
The report also states that Hezbollah has resumed using TNT and C4 explosives, along with nails and metal balls, to maximize casualties in attacks. These developments come in the wake of a seizure of explosives intended for Beirut, which sparked significant criticism against the organization within Lebanon. According to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Nidaa' Al-Watan, the transfer of these explosives was an organized operation involving Hezbollah operatives.
The seized shipment included 562 kg of TNT, 206 kg of C4, and 350 kg of metal pellets. The two individuals arrested in connection with the seizure, Haytham Emaaz and Ali al-Kurdi, were described as belonging to the Lebanese Resistance Brigades, an organization affiliated with Hezbollah. While the possibility of the explosives being intended for attacks within Lebanon was raised, no definitive proof was presented.
In parallel with these reports of Hezbollah's strengthening, Al-Modon claims that Israel has conveyed messages to Lebanon stating that if war breaks out again and Iran and Hezbollah join, Israel will launch a large-scale military operation against the organization. These potential Israeli responses include occupying additional territory and imposing air, land, and sea blockades on Lebanon. The alleged Israeli message also includes new demands for Lebanon, such as military and security coordination for Hezbollah's disarmament and allowing IDF forces to enter Lebanese villages and sites to verify disarmament progress.
The seizure of the explosives shipment drew sharp reactions from Hezbollah opponents in Lebanon. Lawyer and political writer Michel Fleihan called for an urgent government discussion and measures against the organization, which he termed the "devil's party." Lebanese journalist Rami Naim, identified with the anti-Hezbollah camp, accused the organization of attempting to ignite internal conflict and urged the Lebanese government to designate it a terrorist organization, arrest its leaders, and shut down its institutions.
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