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    Israeli Soldiers Use Trebuchet Against Lebanon Threats Near Border

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    Footage of Israeli Soldiers Using Trebuchet Near Lebanon Border

    Footage that surfaced on social media Thursday shows Israeli soldiers utilizing a trebuchet to launch incendiaries towards Lebanon. This tactic appears to be a measure to handle the challenges presented by the dense vegetation along the Lebanon-Israel border.

    Tactical Measures to Prevent Terrorist Infiltrations

    The dense vegetation in the Lebanon border area poses significant difficulties for Israeli defense operations, potentially allowing terrorists to infiltrate Israel. Fires ignited by the incendiaries can help the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in identifying and thwarting terrorist movements and attacks.

    The Strategic Use of Trebuchets

    Though a medieval siege weapon, the trebuchet’s use in modern times highlights innovative and resourceful strategies. The IDF has not commented on the footage, and the specific timing of the events remains unclear. Historically, trebuchets fell out of favor in the mid-15th century due to the advent of gunpowder weaponry.

    Ongoing Hostilities from Hezbollah

    The Hezbollah terror group has persistently attacked Israel’s northern region from the Lebanon border over the past eight months, aiming to support Palestinians amid the conflict in the Gaza Strip. These provocations have forced many Israelis to flee their homes, thereby escalating regional tensions and potentially sparking a wider conflict.

    This story was first published on timesofisrael.com.

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