An Israeli source said Wednesday that a response to the Hezbollah explosive drone that struck an IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon is being discussed, and that there will be a response. The development follows the IDF's confirmation that the drone detonated on the vehicle without causing casualties, as The Zioneer reported at 14:31.
An Israeli source indicated Wednesday afternoon that a military response to the Hezbollah drone strike on an IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon is being deliberated, and that a response will be carried out. The statement came roughly 25 minutes after the IDF officially confirmed the strike at 14:31 Jerusalem time, as The Zioneer reported.
The incident began earlier Wednesday, when initial reports at 11:18 Jerusalem time indicated a Hezbollah explosive drone had struck an IDF engineering vehicle on the Ali Taher ridge. The IDF subsequently confirmed the strike, stating that the drone detonated on an unmanned vehicle and caused no casualties. The military characterized the incident as a violation of the ceasefire.
Hezbollah has carried out several attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire took effect, including drone and anti-tank missile strikes, as The Zioneer reported on Mon Jun 15, 21:13 Jerusalem, when Hezbollah claimed responsibility for its first attack since the ceasefire. The IDF has responded with strikes on Hezbollah targets, including a major operation reported on Sat Jun 20, 21:00 Jerusalem, in which dozens of targets were struck after a heavy overnight barrage.
The specific nature of the response remains under discussion. Israeli officials have indicated they seek to calibrate a response that does not lead to a wider escalation, while ensuring a firm reply to the ceasefire violation. Hezbollah has not commented on the latest incident.
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