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IDF stays mum as Hezbollah drone strikes near troops in south Lebanon; no injuries
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A Hezbollah explosive-laden drone struck near Israeli forces in southern Lebanon earlier today, an incident which the IDF chose not to publicize.
The attack in the Ali Taher Ridge area caused no injuries or damage.
The incident was first reported this evening by Ynet news.
In response, the IDF publishes an unusual statement saying that it “releases information to the public based on professional considerations and situational assessments.”
“The IDF spokesperson will not publish information that, according to the situational assessment, could endanger our forces operating in the combat zones,” the military adds.
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