Hezbollah launched a drone at IDF soldiers, the military chose not to tell the public - report

Hezbollah launched an explosive drone targeting IDF soldiers north of the Beaufort Castle area on Friday, according to Israeli media reports. The military stated there were no casualties and the drone caused no damage.

The IDF initially chose not to publicize the incident through its usual channels. In response to media inquiries, the military released a statement explaining that "The IDF releases information to the public based on factual considerations and situational assessments. The IDF spokesperson will not publish information that, based on a situation assessment, could harm our forces operating in combat zones."

Despite the lack of public announcement, the IDF reportedly confirmed the details to Ynet upon request. The decision not to publicize the drone incident was reportedly made by IDF Northern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo. This comes as the IDF is also investigating an explosion in southern Lebanon that killed two IDF soldiers and wounded four others during a combat mission.

The two soldiers killed were identified as Maj. (res.) Harel Birenstock and M.-Sgt. (res.) Tamir Vaknin. The IDF called the explosion a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire and responded with strikes on weapon storage sites and command centers in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese health ministry reported one person killed and 12 wounded in an Israeli strike on Tibnin.

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The IDF releases information to the public based on factual considerations and situational assessments. The IDF spokesperson will not publish information that, based on a situation assessment, could harm our forces operating in combat zones.