IDF assesses: Drone launched at troops in southern Lebanon was an attempt to help terrorists escape

The IDF assesses that the drone launched yesterday at forces in southern Lebanon was intended to help terrorists escape from the underground compound on the Ali Taher ridge. In the past week, several escape attempts were identified, some of which were thwarted. About 15 terrorists are trapped in the compound. Due to restrictions imposed by the political echelon, no approval for offensive operations has been given. The drone did not explode, there were no casualties, and the IDF did not report the incident.

The IDF assesses that the drone launched yesterday (Friday) at forces in southern Lebanon was part of a Hezbollah attempt to help terrorists escape from the underground compound on the Ali Taher ridge. The drone was launched toward the ridge area, and the military assesses that the organization's operatives are trying to extract terrorists trapped in the underground route. In the past week, several escape attempts were identified; some terrorists were killed, and others who were attacked returned inside. According to estimates, about 15 terrorists are trapped in the compound. A senior IDF officer admitted this evening that the military would like to neutralize the compound and eliminate the terrorists, but due to restrictions imposed by the political echelon stemming from the agreement with the Lebanese government mediated by the United States, no approval for offensive operations has been given. The explosive drone did not detonate, there were no casualties, and no damage was caused. The IDF chose not to report the serious incident to the public, despite it being a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement, and has not yet responded.