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Israel uses children's voices, Quranic verses as bait for Lebanese residents
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia /Conflict & Security

Israel uses children's voices, Quranic verses as bait for Lebanese residents

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israeli drones in southern Lebanon reportedly use disturbing sounds, including crying children and Quranic verses, to lure residents out of their homes.
  • Paramedics in the village of Habboush describe quadcopter drones frequently flying overhead and broadcasting unsettling noises at night.
  • This tactic is described as a method to "fish" for residents, causing emotional distress.

Residents in southern Lebanon claim that Israeli drones are employing a disturbing tactic: using a variety of recorded sounds, including the cries of children, recitations from the Quran, and ambulance sirens, to lure people out of their homes. This psychological warfare aims to draw individuals into the open, making them potential targets.

Paramedics in the village of Habboush have reported that these quadcopter drones frequently patrol the skies above their area. At night, the drones broadcast these emotionally jarring sounds, creating a climate of fear and distress among the local population. The sounds are designed to be deeply unsettling and to provoke a reaction.

According to local accounts, this is not the first time these drones have flown overhead and broadcast such disturbing noises. The tactic is described as a way to "fish" for residents, exploiting their emotional responses and potentially drawing them out of the perceived safety of their homes. The continuous presence and psychological pressure from these drones are taking a toll on the community.

This is not the first time this drone has flown over us and broadcast...

โ€” HashemA paramedic in the village of Habboush describes the recurring presence and disturbing broadcasts of Israeli drones.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.