Hezbollah drone exploding in northern Israel
In recent months, the IDF has been grappling with the threat of Hezbollah's kamikaze drones which have inflicted heavy damage on northern communities and caused numerous casualties. A video obtained by Ynet from Thursday shows a drone flying over Kiryat Shemona, exploding after a few seconds, and only then do sirens begin sounding.
The video is being released with the Israeli Military Censor's approval and has been blurred according to its request, but the gap between the loud explosion of the drone and the moment the sirens start can be heard clearly.
The footage highlights, not for the first time, the significant challenges in dealing with this new threat in the ongoing war and the reality faced by residents who chose not to evacuate the area.
Additionally, tens of thousands of other Israelis live in and near combat zones and are facing Hezbollah missile fire, but the IDF has decided not to evacuate them. These residents are suffering and aren’t receiving any support from the government in terms of funds, personal security, education, and welfare.
Israeli Air Force fighter jets and other air defense systems take part in intercepting the drones launched by Hezbollah, as well as those launched from Iraq and Yemen. The IDF often succeeds in intercepting the munitions, without causing injuries or damages.