Hezbollah's 'game changing' night-hunting weapon punches through Israel's defenses: expert
Hezbollah has introduced advanced nighttime drone capabilities that pose significant challenges to Israeli defenses. These drones utilize thermal sensors to locate Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops, leading to increased casualties and chaos in the border region. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency security meeting to address the escalating threat.
- ▪Hezbollah is deploying lethal nighttime drones against Israel, contributing to casualties and defense breaches.
- ▪Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency security meeting following a surprise Hezbollah strike.
- ▪The drones are equipped with thermal sensors that allow them to operate effectively at night.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Hezbollah's 'game changing' night-hunting weapon punches through Israel's defenses: expert Drone expert says Hezbollah uses thermal sensors to spot IDF troops, warns of escalating asymmetric warfare By Emma Bussey Fox News Published May 31, 2026 6:26pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Northern Israel targeted by rocket fire and drone attacks from Hezbollah Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin reports on the latest Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hezbollah has begun unleashing "game changing" waves of "lethal" nighttime drones against Israel, a defense expert warns, with the attacks contributing to casualties, defense breaches and…
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