The novel but effective method found by the Israeli army to defend itself against Hezbollah drones. They asked the fishermen for help

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Israeli troops deployed in southern Lebanon reportedly turned to fishermen in the Galilee for fishing nets used as makeshift protection against Hezbollah drones, amid an increase in explosive device attacks.

According to Israeli media, the request came directly from soldiers on the ground as the army tries to find quick solutions to counter a threat that has already caused deaths and injuries among IDF soldiers, according to KAN News.

The move was a personal initiative of the soldiers on the ground and was not part of an organized procurement process for the IDF or the Ministry of Defense.

In recent weeks, forces have used various methods to tackle the threat, including shade nets, football nets and fishing nets. However, not all types of nets are effective against explosive drones.

The IDF formalizes improvisation

The IDF is reportedly working to create a uniform standard of defense against the threat posed by drones, while also placing an organized order for the installation of nets on buildings, vehicles and protected positions.

Yonatan Shalev, who will run for the next election with the “Together” party, led by Naphtali Bennettsaid: “As someone who almost died a few days ago in an explosive drone attack on the building I was staying in in Lebanon, I am ashamed to read such an article and I have to admit that it is true.”

“It’s a shame that nobody here learns from their mistakes and mainly I’m worried about what will happen in the next round in a few days,” he added.

Menahem, a veteran fisherman from the Galilee area, told KAN: “Those who are trying to solve the problem do not understand how to handle it properly.”

He also added that he personally knows groups that have a large stockpile of fishing nets.

“Kibbutz Ein Gev wants to help. If they want fishing nets, they should contact me and we will find a solution.”

“This is to save lives and help the IDF,” Menahem added. “The fishermen of Ein Gev always do that.”

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem recently praised the organization’s drones, claiming they had “stunned” Israeli forces.

He also highlighted several recent drone attacks on IDF soldiers during a speech on “Resistance and Liberation Day,” which commemorates the IDF’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon on May 25, 2000.