The Israeli daily Haaretz has reported mounting concern within the Israeli army over Hezbollah’s battlefield performance in southern Lebanon, highlighting the Lebanese resistance group’s ability to detect and exploit operational weaknesses within the Israeli military.
The report said this has sparked growing doubts within some Israeli military units about the effectiveness of ongoing operations.
According to the newspaper, Hezbollah shows no indication of retreating as clashes persist, further complicating the Israeli army’s position on the ground.
More Israeli Soldiers, Merkava Tanks Hit by Hezbollah’s Unchallengeable Gliders pic.twitter.com/Jvk9ENSh8X
— Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) April 29, 2026
It added that the pattern of Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon mirrors tactics previously employed in the Gaza Strip in 2025, particularly the systematic destruction of homes, describing the approach as a “copy-paste” of earlier strategies.
The report also pointed to a rising toll among Israeli soldiers, fueling debate within the Israeli military establishment over the level of risk exposure—especially from the FPV drones threats—and whether the strategic gains justify the mounting losses.
This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance's operation targeting a gathering of soldiers and an evacuation force belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Taybeh town in southern Lebanon with two loitering gliders. pic.twitter.com/g40I6kG2jp
— Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) April 27, 2026
Source: Hebrew media (translated and edited by Al-Manar)