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El grupo terrorista Hezbollah incorporó drones con fibra óptica que eluden las defensas y golpean el norte de Israel

El grupo terrorista Hezbollah desplegó en las últimas semanas un nuevo tipo de drone armado, controlado a través de cables de fibra óptica tan finos como un hilo dental, lo que le permite esquivar los sistemas de detección y bloqueo electrónico de Israel.
Las naves, de pequeño tamaño y difícil localización, se manejan mediante un cable transparente que conecta directamente la consola del operador con el aparato. A diferencia de modelos convencionales guiados por radio o GPS, este sistema los hace inmunes al habitual “jamming” o interferencia electrónica de las defensas aéreas modernas.
Según Robert Tollast, especialista en drones y miembro del Royal United Services Institute, la clave de estos ataques es la capacidad del drone para “volar bajo y acercarse a su objetivo sin ser detectado”.
“Si el operador sabe lo que hace, puede ser absolutamente letal”, advierte.
Solo en la última semana, un drone guiado por fibra óptica mató a un soldado israelí en el sur del Líbano y dejó al menos a una decena más heridos en ataques en el norte de Israel. Días antes, otra acción similar resultó en la muerte de un contratista civil israelí y de un militar en territorio libanés. Las imágenes difundidas por Hezbollah muestran el momento exacto en que uno de estos aparatos explota entre un grupo de tropas israelíes reunidas cerca de un vehículo militar.

La nueva amenaza ha obligado a Israel a improvisar soluciones defensivas de emergencia. El ejército ha comenzado a instalar redes y jaulas alrededor de vehículos militares para reducir el riesgo de ataques directos, mientras trabaja en contramedidas tecnológicas.
Sin embargo, según Ran Kochav, ex jefe del comando de defensa aérea israelí, las fuerzas armadas aún no han logrado una respuesta eficaz.
“Vuelan muy bajo y muy rápido, son pequeños, difíciles de detectar y más difíciles aún de rastrear. A pesar de los sistemas avanzados, los drones no eran la mayor prioridad hasta ahora”, detalló.
De acuerdo con fuentes militares israelíes, estos drones son fabricados localmente por Hezbollah, utilizando piezas de uso civil y técnicas de impresión 3D. El costo estimado de cada unidad oscila entre los USD 300 y 400, lo que facilita su producción en serie y su despliegue masivo.
Ali Jezzini, periodista especializado en defensa, señala que la mayoría de los componentes pueden adquirirse en el mercado común, aunque la aplicación militar permite transformar drones ordinarios en armas de precisión.
La fibra óptica, casi invisible a simple vista, conecta el drone al operador y elimina la posibilidad de interceptar su señal, pero puede enredarse con el viento o con otros cables de drones en combate.

En el terreno ucraniano, por ejemplo, hay campos cubiertos de filamentos tras batallas prolongadas. En algunos casos, los cables han alcanzado distancias de hasta 50 kilómetros, aunque suelen ser útiles en trayectorias más cortas y ataques puntuales.
Hezbollah ha difundido imágenes de sus ataques a través de sus canales oficiales y redes sociales, mostrando explosiones directas sobre posiciones israelíes, principalmente en el sur del Líbano y en localidades cercanas a la frontera. En uno de los incidentes, un drone explotó en el momento en que un helicóptero militar israelí aterrizaba para evacuar heridos, aunque no logró impactar el objetivo.
El despliegue de estos drones ha generado alarma entre los residentes de ciudades fronterizas. Zevik Glidai, un profesor de matemáticas de 78 años en Kiryat Shmona, fue testigo de cómo un drone se estrelló en su jardín dejando restos de fibra óptica y casi dos kilos de explosivos sin detonar.
“No hay forma de derribarlo porque no se puede detectar”, relató Glidai. El equipo de desactivación afirmó que fue un milagro que la carga no explotara.
Israel dispone de arsenal y tecnología para interceptar drones, pero la efectividad depende de la detección temprana. Kochav explica que el país cuenta con sistemas capaces de identificar cambios de luz, señales y ruidos característicos de hélices, aunque admite que estos sensores aún no se han desplegado masivamente en la frontera norte.
El uso de drones guiados por fibra óptica marca una nueva etapa en la guerra tecnológica: una carrera de innovación en la que cada avance genera una contramedida y cada vulnerabilidad puede ser explotada. La experiencia ucraniana muestra que, ante la saturación de los sistemas convencionales de defensa, la creatividad y la adaptación rápida se convierten en recursos clave tanto para atacar como para defender.
Mientras tanto, la ofensiva de Hezbollah continúa y las fuerzas israelíes ajustan sus estrategias para enfrentar un arma que, por su tamaño, alcance y bajo costo, representa una amenaza difícil de neutralizar.
(Con información de The Associated Press)
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Global famine fears rise as Hormuz crisis threatens ‘eight-year,’ Suez-scale disruption

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Analysts warn global famine fears are rising as food prices climb and fragile supply chains are strained during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, raising the risk of a prolonged, Suez-scale, eight-year disruption.
As the conflict entered Day 62, the U.S. maintained its naval blockade of traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, while Iran continued to effectively close the Strait.
«Best case, there is an agreement between the U.S. and Iran within the next few weeks, and the Strait reopens,» Lars Jensen, CEO and partner at Vespucci Maritime, told Fox News Digital.
«And it has to be a deal where there is trust that Iran is sufficiently satisfied with the deal such that they do not suddenly close the strait again.
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A cargo ship sails in the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz April 22, 2026. (AP Photo)
«Even in that case, it will still take months for the supply chains to revert back to normality.»
President Donald Trump announced April 21 he would delay renewed strikes on Iran until it presents a proposal for long-term peace, effectively extending a 14-day ceasefire indefinitely.
Trump said Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports has been effective, urging Tehran to «just give up» as tensions escalate over the waterway.
«Worst case, we can look at the eight-year closure of the Suez Canal from 1967 to 1975,» Jensen said.
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The SKS Doyles crude oil tanker moves along the Suez Canal towards Ismailia in Suez, Egypt, on Dec. 21, 2023, amid a sharp decline in tanker traffic through the Red Sea due to attacks disrupting global trade routes. (Stringer/Bloomberg)
«Despite its importance to the global economy, it proved impossible to reopen the canal for those eight years,» he said.
The Suez Canal, shut from 1967 to 1975 after the Arab-Israeli conflict, has faced recurring disruption, including Red Sea attacks since 2023, driving up insurance costs, creating a «shadow blockade» and curbing traffic.
For Hormuz, Jensen says fertilizer, which is central to agricultural production, is the most critical factor, and any sustained disruption could quickly ripple through global food systems.
«Fertilizer is the most important element. Thirty percent of the world’s seaborne fertilizer comes from the Persian Gulf,» Jensen said. «Fertilizer prices are already rising fast,» he warned.
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A ship is seen passing through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026. (Shady Alassar/Anadolu/Getty Images)
«In wealthy countries, it means more expensive food come harvest season, and, in poor countries, it means that farmers right now cannot afford fertilizer,» Jensen added.
«This will lead to the harvest being lower later in the season, leading to rapid increases in food prices in very poor countries. And such a situation increases the risk of famine and conflict.»
Diplomatic efforts remained fragile between the U.S. and Iran as of Thursday, with limited signs of progress.
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According to reports, a giant banner hangs on a building in Tehran’s central Enqelab Square declaring, «The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed; the entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground.»
«Cargo vessels are not going through for the simple reason that commercial companies do not want to see their seafarers potentially killed,» Jensen added.
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MN lawmakers unload on Walz’s ‘legacy’ after he touts fraud record in final annual address: ‘Ridiculous’

Walz faces backlash for taking credit on fraud crackdown
Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss backlash mounting against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz regarding comments he made that many allege are attempting to ‘take credit’ for the crackdown on fraud in the state.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave his final State of the State address earlier this week and his comments on the massive fraud scandal in the state, which came toward the end of his speech, quickly sparked blowback from Republican lawmakers in the state who spoke to Fox News Digital.
«It was ridiculous,» state Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Minn., chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, said about Walz’s comments on the fraud scandal. «He somewhat said, ‘Oh, the buck stops with me,’ but then he immediately pivoted to blame everyone else.»
Walz touted his efforts to crack down on fraud during his speech while claiming that red states have more fraud than blue states and suggesting the legislature needs to do more to adopt his proposal to fight fraud.
«We’ve created additional checks and balances,» Walz said. «We’ve brought on more investigators, more auditors, more law enforcement agencies, as well as an outside firm to take a look at high-risk programs. People who have ripped us off are getting caught and they are going to jail, just like today.»
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2026. The hearing examined alleged misuse of federal funds for Minnesota social services and Medicaid programs. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Walz’s reference to «today» was in relation to federal raids carried out across Minneapolis earlier that day, which the governor faced criticism over, including from FBI Director Kash Patel, after he seemingly took credit for actions the federal government says it directed and orchestrated.
«Minnesota is consistently ranked as one of the best states to live in because we invest in programs that support children, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities,» Walz said in the speech. «But, as we’ve seen in recent months, and just today, the more generous your support system, the more oversight you need to make sure people aren’t taking unfair advantage.»
Walz pointed to the legislature and called on them to adopt his plan to combat fraud, which Robbins said will do «nothing but create more bureaucracy» and said the Republican proposals are more «serious» to actually address the issue.
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«He can keep gaslighting people but nobody buys it anymore,» Robbins said.
State Sen. Mark Koran, R-Minn., reacted to the speech by telling Fox News Digital that «Governor Walz tried to wallpaper over his legacy by praising his failed policies and massive government expansion.»
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Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins testifies before Congress during a hearing. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
«The truth is, he leaves behind a legacy of widespread fraud, higher taxes on Minnesota families and a reckless 40% increase in state spending.»
State Sen. Michael Holmstrom, R-Minn., told Fox News Digital that the governor treated the speech like a «farewell victory lap» but «his record of failed leadership and malfeasance will be his legacy.»
Walz’s speech was blasted by conservatives on social media as well, including the Republican National Committee’s social media account on X which posted, «INSANE Tim Walz blames Minnesota’s ‘generosity’ for the billions of dollars in fraud he allowed.»
Fox News Digital reached out to Walz’s office for comment.
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