Drone Strike in Israel Wounds Dozens as Hezbollah Claims It
TimeOct 22
Hezbollah Drone Attack Kills 4 Israeli Soldiers, Injures Over 60
Above: Following a Hezbollah drone strike on October 13, 2024, which resulted in numerous casualties, police and emergency services closed the road leading to a military base in Binyamina, northern Israel. Image copyright: Ilia Yefimovich/Contributor/Picture Alliance via Getty Images
The Facts
Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Sunday against an Israeli military training camp for the Golani Brigade outside the town of Binyamina in northern Israel, which killed four soldiers and wounded more than 60.
The drone strike was one of the deadliest attacks against Israel since the war began. The IDF said it will investigate how the drone was able to penetrate Israel's defense system without setting off any alarms.
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
For almost a year, Israel has been under constant attack from Iran and its proxies. It has remained patient, but now things have changed. Though a direct response may not be immediate, Israel will have to hit Iran hard to deter any further aggression.
Pro-Iran narrative
Iran cannot stand by while Israel commits genocide in Gaza and prepares to do the same in Lebanon. The recent attack targeted Israeli military installations with precision. Israel should carefully consider its next moves and avoid escalating the situation further.