The IDF will use its classified operational video system Z-Tube to broadcast World Cup matches to soldiers deployed in Lebanon and other remote sectors, according to an IDF spokesperson. The system, normally used for real-time operational footage, enables viewing in areas without cellular or internet connectivity.
The IDF confirmed it will stream World Cup matches to soldiers operating in Lebanon and other remote sectors through its classified Z-Tube operational video system, according to a military spokesperson. Z-Tube, normally used to relay real-time strike footage to troops deep in enemy territory, supports viewing in areas with no cellular or internet coverage. As The Zioneer reported earlier today (11:37 Jerusalem), journalist Yinon Shalom Yeta had reported that the IDF was preparing to use the encrypted network for the tournament. The current confirmation marks a step from preparation to active implementation. The system, built for low-latency video, can deliver footage within 300–500 milliseconds. It remains unclear whether the rewind-and-store function will be activated for the matches.
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