IDF Prepares Response to Hezbollah Drone Attack Amid South Lebanon Withdrawal Pilot

First reported by Ynet · 10 hours ago

What happened

Following a Hezbollah drone attack on an unmanned IDF bulldozer in southern Lebanon, the IDF is preparing a response while continuing a U.S.-backed pilot withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon. The IDF Chief of Staff reaffirmed Israel's commitment to maintaining security and readiness amid ongoing tensions.

• 01Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at an unmanned IDF bulldozer in southern Lebanon.
• 02The IDF views the attack as a ceasefire violation linked to its presence in the Ali Taher ridge.
• 03IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi vowed no withdrawal until long-term security is guaranteed.
• 04The IDF struck the drone without casualties and continues operations to prevent terrorist activity.
• 05A U.S.-supported pilot program for IDF withdrawal from southern Lebanon is underway despite tensions.
• 06The Lebanese army entered vacated areas, but clashes and accusations of fire have occurred.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew38 minutes ago

IDF Prepares Response to Hezbollah Drone Attack Amid South Lebanon Withdrawal Pilot

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew44 minutes ago

Hezbollah Launches Explosive Drone at Israeli Engineering Vehicle in Ali Taher Ridge

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israel Plans Response to Hezbollah Drone Attack Near Lebanon Border

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Hezbollah Launches Explosive Drone at IDF Engineering Vehicle in South Lebanon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Hezbollah Launches Explosive Drone at IDF Engineering Vehicle in Ali Tahar Ridge Area

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

IDF Confirms Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Forces in South Lebanon

Channel 13Center · Hebrew7 hours ago

Hezbollah Launches Explosive Drone at Israeli Engineering Vehicle in Southern Lebanon

SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew9 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew10 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

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