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Hezbollah Downs Israeli Hermes 450 Military Drone Over Southern Lebanon

Jun 1, 2024, 10:31 AM

Hezbollah has reportedly shot down an Israeli military drone, identified as a Hermes 450 UAV, over southern Lebanon. The incident occurred near the village of Qsaybeh. Lebanese media confirmed the event, but there has been no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Visual confirmation of the downed drone has been provided, and the site of the crash has been identified. The Islamic Resistance claimed responsibility for the action. This marks another instance of heightened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.