Israeli Military Uses Medieval Trebuchet in Conflict with Hezbollah

IDF soldiers deploy ancient siege weapon to clear vegetation along the Lebanese border, sparking viral reactions

Video footage shows IDF troops using a trebuchet to launch fireballs into Lebanon.
The IDF confirmed the trebuchet's use was a local initiative by soldiers, not a standard tactic.
The ancient weapon was employed to burn dense vegetation, exposing potential Hezbollah hideouts.
Hezbollah has escalated attacks, firing hundreds of rockets into northern Israel.
The conflict has led to significant evacuations on both sides of the border.