In one of the most devastating incidents in recent history, over 110 Israeli soldiers have been reported killed or wounded following a Hezbollah attack. The strike took place near Binyamina, involving drones that targeted a military base, catching soldiers off-guard. Initial reports from Israeli media have indicated significant losses, but emerging footage from the scene suggests that the scale of the tragedy may be far greater than initially reported. Casualty numbers could potentially be much higher, with unverified reports circulating that the event has been underreported by local media.

Hezbollah has taken responsibility for the attack, stating that the drones were launched from Lebanon and targeted an IDF training camp. The attack caused widespread devastation, with many soldiers injured while in a communal area without any prior warning or air-raid sirens. Israel responded with over 200 airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions across Lebanon in the past 24 hours.

U.S. Military Involvement: THAAD Deployment to Israel

In response to the escalating violence and increasing concerns about a potential Iranian missile strike, the United States has confirmed the deployment of THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) systems to Israel. U.S. soldiers will operate the systems to provide enhanced missile defense. This deployment is part of the growing military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel, aimed at countering missile threats from Iran and Hezbollah.

The THAAD systems are designed to intercept and neutralize ballistic missiles, providing critical defense in light of the growing regional threats. This move underscores the seriousness of the situation as both Israel and its allies brace for further escalation.

Related Video

Footage from the scene of the attack, which is speculated to be far worse than originally reported, can be viewed in the following video:

DD Geopolitics on X (formerly Twitter) - Hezbollah Attack Footage

Sources:

• Times of Israel
• The Jewish Chronicle
• Global News