Robots frequently used in battle to reduce risk to soldiers, IDF chief Zamir says

The Jerusalem Post · YONAH JEREMY BOB · 2026-11-04 18:23 UTC

The IDF has also discussed the use of special robots to enter tunnels and residences that may be booby-trapped, prior to soldiers entering

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Wednesday visited the Northern Command and the 91st Division to highlight the use of robots in warfare against Hezbollah.

Zamir said that IDF soldiers are always supposed to be in front of Israeli civilians to absorb any enemy attacks.

However, he added that the IDF now frequently uses robots to enter battle spaces before IDF soldiers to reduce the risk and harm to the soldiers.

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