The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have deployed remote-controlled M113 armored personnel carriers (APCs) in Rafah, Gaza. These unmanned vehicles, also known as 'Zelda', have been spotted on the hills of Tel Za'arub, approximately 3.5 km from the sea. The Philadelphi Route, stretching from Yavne Camp to Tel Za'arub, is currently patrolled solely by these unmanned APCs. This deployment marks a significant advancement in military technology by the IDF, allowing them to control strategic areas without risking personnel. The use of these vehicles follows numerous RPG hits on manned vehicles.
IDF is using unmanned M113s in Gaza - report https://t.co/LeROACoQUi
A report posted on social media claimed to show an unmanned Israeli M113 armored personnel carrier moving around in an area near Rafah. Learn more about the new technology in the article by @sfrantzman below. https://t.co/BjwyTdH0hE
An IDF remotely controlled M113 "Zelda" APC was photographed today on the hills of Tel Za'arub in western Rafah, 3.5 km from the sea. It appears that the entire Philadelphi Route from Yavne Camp to Tel Za'arub is currently controlled only by patrols of unmanned APCs and has not… https://t.co/9bmUa1lZDx
🇵🇸🇮🇱🚨‼️ IDF using remote controlled M113 in Rafah. Too many RPG hits … https://t.co/SqikVqjELp
IDF using remote controlled M113 armored vehicle in Rafah, Gaza. https://t.co/H8j3Y2JHDP