Israeli troops use trebuchet in recent fighting against Hezbollah militants

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Israeli troops stationed on the Lebanese border fired a medieval-style siege weapon known as a trebuchet amid recent fighting against Hezbollah militants. The weapon is not part of the IDF’s standard arsenal and will not be used again.

Key Points

  • Israeli troops used a trebuchet, a medieval-style siege weapon, in recent fighting against Hezbollah militants
  • The trebuchet was not part of the IDF’s standard arsenal and was built by reservist soldiers stationed on the border
  • The weapon was used to burn away thick shrubbery where Hezbollah fighters sometimes hide
  • The trebuchet will not be used again

Pros

  • Burning away thick shrubbery where Hezbollah fighters hide

Cons

  • Not a precision targeting weapon