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IDF troops borrow fishing nets to counter Hezbollah drone threat

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon are reportedly seeking fishing nets from local fishermen to defend against Hezbollah's increasing drone threat.
  • The initiative appears to be a personal effort by soldiers, not an organized procurement, as the IDF works on a uniform defense standard against drones.
  • The report comes amid heightened drone attacks, including one that killed Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger and severely wounded Col. Meir Biderman.

IDF troops stationed in southern Lebanon have resorted to asking fishermen on the Sea of Galilee for fishing nets to improve defenses against Hezbollah's escalating drone attacks. This unusual request, reportedly a personal initiative by soldiers rather than an organized military procurement, highlights the challenges faced in countering the growing threat.

As someone who almost died a few days ago from an explosive drone strike on the building where we were staying in Lebanon, I am ashamed to read such a report, and am forced to admit that it is true.

· Yonatan ShalevYonatan Shalev, who is running in the upcoming elections, expressed shame and worry about the report.

Recent weeks have seen forces employing various improvised methods, including shade nets, soccer nets, and fishing nets, to defend against explosive drones. However, not all nets are effective against these airborne threats. The IDF is reportedly developing a standardized defense against drones and is also placing organized orders for protective netting for buildings, vehicles, and positions.

The report has drawn sharp criticism from Yonatan Shalev, who is running in the upcoming elections. "I am ashamed that no one here is learning from mistakes, and mainly worried about what will happen in the next round in a few days," he stated, referencing a near-death experience from an explosive drone strike.

I am ashamed that no one here is learning from mistakes, and mainly worried about what will happen in the next round in a few days.

· Yonatan ShalevYonatan Shalev commented on the report, highlighting his personal experience with drone strikes.

Veteran fisherman Menahem from the Galilee area expressed willingness to help, stating, "The Ein Gev fishermen always do this. This is to save lives and help the IDF." He noted that groups he knows have ample fishing nets and offered to facilitate donations.

Those trying to solve the problem do not understand how to properly manage this issue.

· MenahemMenahem, a veteran fisherman, commented on the management of the drone threat.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has recently lauded the organization's first-person view drones, claiming they have disoriented Israeli forces. The escalating drone threat has led to casualties, with Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger killed by a drone strike near the Lebanese border on Saturday evening. Colonel Meir Biderman was severely wounded in a separate drone attack on Wednesday, with several other soldiers also injured.

Kibbutz Ein Gev wants to help. If they want fishing nets, they should contact me, and we will find a solution.

· MenahemMenahem offered assistance from the Ein Gev fishermen.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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