An attack by Hezbollah using a drone on an Israeli army base deep inside Israeli territory has raised significant concerns for Israel as it grapples with the ongoing threat posed by the Iran-backed militant group. The drone, launched from southern Lebanon, managed to evade Israeli air defenses and strike the Golani Brigade's base located 40 miles inside Israel. The attack, which occurred during dinner time, resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and left over 60 others injured, with eight in serious condition.
The strike, strategically timed and located, indicates Hezbollah's ability to gather intelligence and maximize casualties. The elite Golani Brigade, deployed in southern Lebanon, was targeted in what is considered the deadliest attack on IDF troops inside Israel since the conflict began last October.
Experts suggest that the drone used in the attack was likely a Mirsad drone, known as Ababil drones in Iran. These unmanned aerial vehicles are difficult to detect due to their small size and low radar signature, posing a challenge to Israel's defense systems primarily designed to counter rockets and missiles.
Hezbollah's use of drones to bypass Israeli defenses has been a recurring tactic, with previous incidents showing the group's ability to strike civilian and military targets undetected. The IDF has acknowledged the need to develop solutions to counter such capabilities.
Despite Israeli efforts to target Hezbollah through airstrikes and ground operations, the group continues to pose a threat, firing rockets and deploying drones against Israel. The escalating conflict has led to casualties on both sides and raised concerns of a potential larger-scale war.
As tensions persist and the death toll rises, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah underscores the challenges of asymmetric warfare and the determination of militant groups to continue fighting despite significant losses.
