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Iranian Hackers Target Israeli Special Forces with Coordinates for Hezbollah Attack

Iranian Hackers Target Israeli Special Forces with Coordinates for Hezbollah Attack

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ThreatCluster •May 12, 2026 at 15:42 UTC
  • •Handala has exposed the identities and coordinates of 60 Israeli special forces officers.
  • •Hezbollah plans to use fiber optic drones to attack Israeli forces based on the provided intel.
  • •Israeli military is responding by targeting drone production sites in Lebanon.

The Iranian hacker group Handala has identified and disclosed the coordinates of Israeli special forces, Unit Egoz, operating in Lebanon. They have revealed the identities of 60 senior officers from this elite unit, which specializes in guerrilla warfare and reconnaissance. Handala's statement claims that these coordinates have been passed to Hezbollah, who plans to use fiber optic drones for attacks. The group has criticized Unit Egoz, labeling them as terrorists responsible for war crimes in the region. Hezbollah has adopted new tactics using fiber optic FPV drones to target Israeli armored vehicles, posing a significant threat to Israeli forces. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered military actions to locate and destroy drone production facilities in Lebanon. The situation is escalating amid ongoing military operations in Southern Lebanon.

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Timeline

2026-05-10
Handala reveals coordinates of Israeli special forces
The Iranian hacker group disclosed the locations of Unit Egoz and identities of 60 officers to Hezbollah for potential attacks.
Defensemirror
2026-05-10
Hezbollah announces new drone tactics
Hezbollah has begun using fiber optic FPV drones to target Israeli military assets, including tanks.
Defensemirror
2026-05-11
Handala issues statement on Unit Egoz
The cyber group declared Unit Egoz's operations compromised and labeled them as terrorists responsible for regional violence.
En.Abna24
2026-05-11
Israeli Defense Minister orders military actions
Israel Katz has ordered the military to locate and destroy drone production facilities in Lebanon in response to the new threat.
Defensemirror

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