The IDF confirmed that Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at an IDF engineering vehicle overnight Wednesday in the Ali Taher Ridge area of the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. No casualties were reported. The military described the incident as a blatant violation of the ceasefire and said it will continue to operate in the area to prevent further terror plots.
The IDF confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at an IDF engineering vehicle in the Ali Taher Ridge area of southern Lebanon overnight. The military described the strike as a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement that has been in place since late June. No injuries were reported.
This is the first such attack since the ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon took effect, the IDF said. The incident occurred during the night of Wednesday, a time the source states as overnight. Israeli officials are currently deliberating a response, according to reports. The Ali Taher Ridge has been a focal point of tensions, with the IDF uncovering Hezbollah infrastructure there in recent months and Hezbollah claiming previous attacks on Israeli forces in the area.
The IDF said troops will continue operating in the ridge area and will not allow terrorists to advance or carry out attacks. The incident comes amid a broader pattern of violations, including a heavy rocket barrage in June to which Israel responded with airstrikes.
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