Hebrew military sources have revealed intelligence assessments claiming that the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip possesses advanced drones operating with 'fiber optic' technology. Reports indicated that these drones are very similar to those used by Hezbollah on the northern front, which have caused significant losses to occupation forces and their defense systems in recent months.
The Hebrew newspaper 'Walla' quoted a senior officer in the Southern Command of the occupation army warning of the need to prepare for complex combat scenarios involving the use of kamikaze drones in conjunction with intense rocket barrages. Despite these warnings, the officer tried to downplay the possibility of immediate escalation, considering that current assessments do not necessarily indicate an imminent intention to activate these weapons at present.
Military investigations by the occupation suggest that the Palestinian resistance may have already used this type of drone during the first wave of the October 7, 2023 attack. These investigations claim that the primary goal was to 'blind' the advanced electronic surveillance systems surrounding the Gaza Strip, and to accurately target border observation towers to disrupt the army's response.
The occupation's security establishment admitted a significant operational and technological gap in confronting this weapon, as the army still lacks a comprehensive technical solution to intercept wire-guided drones. The difficulty lies in the fact that these aircraft trail a thin fiber optic cable that transmits data directly to the operator, making them completely immune to traditional electronic warfare measures.
Fiber optic drones possess superior field capabilities, including the ability to transmit high-definition video feeds without any signal delay, giving the operator extreme precision in directing strikes. They also feature a very low radar signature, making them difficult to detect, and allowing them to penetrate buildings and target objectives hidden behind geographical or urban obstacles.
On the northern front, the occupation faces a growing dilemma due to Hezbollah's reliance on this technology, which has disrupted air defense systems and imposed an unequal attrition equation. Security sources believe that the low cost of these drones compared to expensive interceptor missiles makes it difficult to continue the current defense strategy without developing radical solutions.
Hebrew intelligence documents claimed that this technology reached the Gaza Strip through complex smuggling operations and with direct support from Iran and Hezbollah, benefiting from previous field experiences in Syria and Ukraine. Reports acknowledged that the precision demonstrated by these drones constituted a shocking 'surprise' for the security establishment, which now relies on the vigilance of field soldiers as the first and last line of defense in the absence of technological solutions.
The occupation's security establishment is under the weight of a significant operational gap; there is still no complete technological solution to intercept this type of drone.
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Hebrew Reports Claim Hamas Possesses Advanced 'Fiber Optic' Drones in Gaza