IDF reveals it supplies Lebanese army with anti-explosive drone barbed wire

ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMMAY 14, 2026 19:51Updated: MAY 14, 2026 22:12The IDF on Thursday revealed that it, led by the Ground Technology Division, has been supplying the Lebanese army with anti-explosive drone barbed wire, as Hezbollah's drone threat continues to grow and expand. To date, the military has issued approximately 158,000 square meters of anti-explosive drone barbed wire, equivalent in size to about 20 football fields.Further, the IDF is in the process of procuring an additional 188,000 square meters of the wire.Anti-explosive drone barbed wire stretched over an army base, May 14, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks to beginThe announcement comes as Israel and Lebanon begin their third round of talks in Washington, with military representatives participating for the first time.The talks, which will take place at the State Department, come just before the expiration of the three-week ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced by US President Donald Trump.Amichai Stein contributed to this report.