Drone

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire a dangerous fiction in the war against Hezbollah - analysis

Negotiations detached from the realities on the ground do not end terrorism. Rather, they create space for the terrorists to adapt, regroup, and strike again.

|ByHERB KEINON
Israeli soldiers are seen on the Israeli border with Lebanon, May 2, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana

PM: IDF combating drones for six years, unlimited budget team formed for Hezbollah's FPV threat

Netanyahu told the cabinet that the IDF and Defense Ministry had done “a great deal over the years,” thwarting “many hundreds, if not thousands, including UAVs."

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.

Drone causes fire at UAE's Barakah nuclear plant following failed interception, Abu Dhabi implies

No injuries were reported, radiological safety levels were unaffected, and the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed the plant's essential systems are operating normally.

|ByREUTERS
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published April 28, 2026.

Israel unable to destroy Hezbollah's drones with military force, needs political edge - report

Currently, the IDF is taking various measures against it, including deploying anti-explosive drone barbed wire, which it has also supplied to the Lebanese army, to minimize attacks.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

WATCH: IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launcher inside civilian building in southern Lebanon

Meanwhile, an IDF drone pursued and hit a Hezbollah terrorist attempting to flee on a motorcycle.

APRIL 29, 2026ByJAMES GENN
IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.

Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March

Ukraine’s interceptor drones have become one of the most cost‑effective tools in the country’s arsenal, effectively turning Moscow’s “special operation” into a war of attrition. 

APRIL 29, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A person holds a Sting interceptor drone by the Ukrainian company Wild Hornets at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, March 16, 2026

Trump braces for long Hormuz blockade, IDF strikes Hezbollah launcher inside civilian building

Netanyahu "frequently" speaks with Trump, PMO says • US aircraft carrier to leave Middle East after 10-month-long mission • IAEA Chief Grossi: "Majority of Iran's uranium likely is at Isfahan site"

APRIL 29, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump against the backdrop of the NATO flag, April 24, 2026; illustrative.

IAF pilots took off under fire, bypassing commander in Lebanon helicopter attack, probe finds

The Israel Air Force has completed a preliminary investigation into an incident in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah attempted to target a medical evacuation helicopter with a drone.

APRIL 28, 2026ByJAMES GENN
An IAF Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk demonstrating a simulated evacuation operation at the fighter pilot's graduation ceremony, June 24, 2013; illustrative.

Trump reportedly preparing for extended Iran blockade as US imposes fresh sanctions

IDF blows up massive Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon • Trump claims Iran in 'state of collapse' • Tehran fears popular protests amid economic uncertainty

APRIL 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press during an event outside the Oval Office of the White House on April 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Where is the counter-drone tech in Israel's North? - analysis

Hezbollah continues to launch drones at northern Israel and at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. While many are neutralized, not all are. And those that break through the defenses are deadly.

APRIL 27, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli soldiers observe the border between Lebanon and Israel, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Israel, March 4, 2026.

Israeli counter-drone tech used in NATO drill close to Ukrainian border

Around 30 companies from all over the world took part in LCI‑X Crucible Eastern Phoenix 2026 exercise last week.

APRIL 27, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Autonomous Guard's Skylock counter-drone solution

Hezbollah enhances drone capabilities by learning from Ukraine war tactics - analysis

Hezbollah is upgrading its drone tactics by incorporating fiber-optic tech and strategies from the Ukraine war, aiming to enhance its attacks against Israel amid supply shortages and evolving threats

APRIL 27, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, Israelis receive threatening messages from hackers

US warns against working with Iranian airlines • Zamir condemns soldier who stole in Lebanon • IDF strikes across Lebanon amid Hezbollah ceasefire violations, exchanges of fire

APRIL 27, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to IDF generals on April 27, 2026

WATCH: IDF helicopter evacuates wounded soldiers amid heavy fire, drone impacts meters away

The Air Force helicopter took off from the scene within seconds to avoid a direct hit after detecting additional drones launched into the area.

APRIL 26, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli military helicopter flies near the Israeli border with Lebanon, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 28, 2026.