Hezbollah’s nighttime drones challenge Israel’s defenses
Hezbollah drones at night are pressuring Israel’s border defenses and troops See how thermal-sensor attacks and countermeasures are reshaping the conflict
Hezbollah has been using small drones at night in attacks that experts say are harder for Israeli forces to detect and counter. A defense industry executive said the aircraft can use thermal sensors to spot troops and carry out both surveillance and strike missions.
The report says the attacks have added pressure along Israel’s northern border, with officials and analysts describing rising disruption and casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly called an emergency security meeting after a surprise barrage of rockets and drones.
Military observers say the use of nightcapable drones could force the Israel Defense Forces to adjust tactics and expand countermeasures, including electronic jamming and netting used to intercept incoming drones.