Israeli soldiers describe risking their lives to guard civilian contractors demolishing buildings in Shi'ite villages near the Israeli border as they remain exposed to Hezbollah's explosive drones – considered a 'significant challenge' with no foreseeable solution
Israeli soldiers describe risking their lives to guard civilian contractors demolishing buildings in Shi'ite villages near the Israeli border as they remain exposed to Hezbollah's explosive drones – considered a 'significant challenge' with no foreseeable solution
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11:02 AM • April 29 2026 IDT
The threat of drones deployed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has in recent weeks become one of the most significant challenges the Israel Defense Forces faces.
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