In the latest surge of violence along the northern Gaza border, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are grappling with a sharp increase in the deployment of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by militant factions. Within a tense 48-hour window, multiple roadside bombs have inflicted heavy casualties, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and injuries to fourteen others. These IED attacks underscore the evolving tactics used by adversaries, complicating patrols and convoy movements in a region already fraught with volatility.

Military sources have identified several key challenges facing the IDF in countering this threat:

  • Proliferation of low-cost, high-impact explosive devices tailored for urban and rural environments.
  • Use of remote detonation methods, increasing the risk to troop movements and supply lines.
  • Difficulty in intelligence gathering due to underground manufacturing and concealed planting sites.

Below is an overview of the recent…