In south Lebanon, Israeli drones use the sound of crying children to lure civilians

middleeasteye.net·By Adam Chamseddine in Beirut
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This article is factual news reporting with standard journalistic practices. It is not considered a psychological operation.

The article describes how Israeli drones flying over southern Lebanon and Gaza have repeatedly broadcast sounds of crying children, screaming women, and other distress calls, causing residents to go outside, often in instinctive response. It presents testimony from a paramedic and others who believe these sounds are used to frighten civilians, lure people into the open, and wear them down psychologically. While the article clearly conveys the disturbing impact of these tactics on civilians, it does not include any official Israeli explanations or justifications for the broadcasts, focusing instead on the emotional toll and potential strategic use of such methods.

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