Hamas Utilizes Drone Warfare in Attacks Against Israel, Mirroring Techniques Seen in Ukraine Conflict

Hamas leverages Iranian technology and local production to deploy drone warfare tactics seen in high-conflict zones like Ukraine, focusing on strategic damage to Israeli defense systems and military infrastructure, despite a history of limited effectiveness and adaptability.

• Hamas, with the aid of Iranian technology, has developed drones capable of conducting air strikes on Israel, showing a change in warfare dynamics.
• The drones are a significant upgrade to Hamas's warfare tactics, as they are harder to intercept than unguided missiles due to their unpredictable flight paths.
• Despite their limited effectiveness so far, the use of these drones against Israel marks a potential shift in tactics, mirroring increasingly common drone warfare seen in conflicts such as Ukraine and Nagorno-Karabakh.
• Hamas's drones have been used not only for surveillance purposes, but also to deliver small munitions and serve as suicide drones, a tactic that could drastically alter the dynamics in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
• Despite Israel's attempts to thwart the drone program, Hamas has succeeded in using drones for targeted attacks on Israeli defense systems and military infrastructure.

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