Newsletter
Newsletter Support JNS

Hezbollah says its operatives downed IDF drone

The terrorist organization possesses a fleet of Iranian-made military drones it received from smuggling efforts in recent years, according to multiple assessments.

Illustrative image, Aug. 17, 2020. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90.
Illustrative image, Aug. 17, 2020. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90.

The Hezbollah terrorist organization said its operatives downed an Israel Defense Forces’ drone on the Lebanese-Israeli border on Thursday.

According to a statement by the organizations, “fighters from the Islamic resistance succeeded in bringing down an IDF drone in Wadi Marimin by attacking it,” reported Israel’s Kan news.

The incident occurred in the western sector of the border. The IDF said it was investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On Aug. 11, the IDF downed a drone likely operated by Hezbollah as it infiltrated Israeli airspace.

The IDF said a day after the incident that the drone “was monitored” by the military “throughout the incident.”

Hezbollah possesses a fleet of Iranian-made military drones that it received from smuggling efforts in recent years, according to multiple assessments.

The six-week Marva course combines simulated basic training, field exercises and education.
Jerusalem has sought for years to relocate Khan al-Ahmar, which is located in the strategic E1 corridor between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim.
The revolutionary aviation move, which requires U.S. regulatory approval, is seen as a sign of regional normalization following the landmark Abraham Accords.
Radical Ventures leads funding round, with Nvidia among investors; Amazon joins as strategic customer.
The South Pacific island nation opened an embassy in Jerusalem last year.
Smotrich confirmed that ICC prosecutors had submitted a secret request for an arrest warrant against him.