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Key Points:
- The IDF is deploying new defenses, including thousands of meters of fishing nets, to trap drones and explosive-laden unmanned aircraft targeting troops in southern Lebanon, responding to Hezbollah's use of FPV drones against an Iron Dome battery.
- Hezbollah released footage showing drone strikes on Iron Dome systems, highlighting the challenge posed by cheap, precise unmanned aircraft that can evade traditional air defenses.
- Despite a formal ceasefire framework, Israeli officials report ongoing Hezbollah attacks with drones, rockets, and missiles, while IDF continues offensive operations near the border with restrictions on deep strikes inside Lebanon.
- The IDF has conducted over 800 strikes since the ceasefire, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and commanders, signaling a shift toward more aggressive actions despite potential retaliation.
- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir emphasized there is no ceasefire for Israeli forces in the north, with military efforts focused on defense and creating conditions for the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah, while political leaders set limits on deeper military actions.
