Tel aviv: Israel is persistently seeking effective methods to counteract Hezbollah's increasingly sophisticated drones in southern Lebanon, as reported by Israeli media on Saturday. These fiber-optic unmanned aircraft pose a mounting challenge to Israeli forces.

According to Anadolu Agency, Israel's public broadcaster KAN cited an unnamed military official who revealed that the army has recently implemented 'smart targeting systems' in southern Lebanon. This initiative aims to enhance the Israeli army's capacity to track and intercept the elusive drones. Additionally, hundreds of 'Dagger' night-vision scopes have been distributed to Israeli soldiers, enhancing their ability to accurately target moving entities during nighttime operations.

Hezbollah's fiber-optic drones have emerged as a significant operational challenge for the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, primarily due to the difficulties associated with detecting and intercepting them. The broadcaster reported that these drones have been persistently targeting Israeli troops and military vehicles, amidst ongoing Israeli violations and incursions in the area, while Israel searches for a reliable solution to confront the threat.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in late April, highlighted Hezbollah's missiles and drones as 'two major threats' to Israeli security and urged military commanders to devise strategies to counteract them. Despite a ceasefire effective since April 17, subsequently extended until mid-May, the Israeli army continues to engage in daily strikes in Lebanon and exchanges of fire with Hezbollah.

Since March 2, following the onset of the Iran war in late February, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in over 2,700 deaths and displaced more than 1 million individuals. Israel also maintains a so-called "buffer zone" on Lebanese territory. In an effort to mediate the situation, the United States is set to host peace talks between the two nations on May 14-15 in Washington.