Hezbollah has begun deploying fiber optic drones in southern Lebanon to bypass Israeli electronic jamming systems, according to a report by France 24.
The new tactic represents a shift in the group's combat strategy following the escalation of conflict in March. While early exchanges between the group and Israel relied heavily on rockets and mortars, analysts now point to the use of these hard-to-jam drones.
These drones use physical fiber optic cables to maintain a connection, making them immune to the radio frequency interference typically used by Israeli defense forces. This technological shift occurs as the group adapts to the high-tech electronic warfare environment in the border region.
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon
The deployment follows a period of intense violence that began in March when Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel. Israel responded with significant airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon, which displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
A US-brokered ceasefire went into effect in mid-April, but the situation remains volatile. Reports of ongoing clashes and strikes continue to emerge from southern Lebanon, threatening the stability of the agreement.
Lina Khatib, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House, spoke with France 24 regarding the shifting battlefield dynamics. The conflict remains deeply linked to broader regional tensions involving Iran.
