Senior political commentator Amit Segal wrote in his Yisrael Hayom column last week that the drone threat is currently the main concern of Shin Bet chief Dovid Zini.

According to Segal, Israeli security officials believe drones have fundamentally changed the battlefield. With Iran’s regional proxy network significantly weakened, they fear Tehran may attempt to reshape the threat by launching drone attacks at Israeli targets from southern Lebanon, Gaza, or Yehuda and Shomron.

“Drones launched from southern Lebanon are the only Hezbollah weapon that has caused significant loss of life. Why wouldn’t they try the same thing from Gaza—and especially from Yehuda and Shomron?” Segal wrote.

He outlined a scenario in which a swarm of drones targets a public event attended by Israel’s senior leadership, chalilah.

“What if, this time, a group of drones crashes into an officers’ graduation ceremony attended by the Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and the IDF Chief of Staff?”

“Zini is deeply concerned about scenarios like these. It can be stated that the drone threat is now at the top of his list of concerns—and it’s not as though he lacks other things to worry about.”

Segal added that last week’s cabinet meeting, which was held at a secret location, reflects the government’s recognition of the growing drone threat.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)