Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, the Chief Spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), stated that Hezbollah has lost about one-third of its forces since the onset of the current conflict in March 2023. He reported that approximately 2,500 Hezbollah fighters have been killed, contributing to a total of 7,000-8,000 enemy combatants eliminated since October 8, 2023. Initially, Hezbollah was estimated to have around 30,000 fighters, which means the losses reported by the IDF represent a significant blow to the group. However, there is some discrepancy in these figures, as other IDF officials suggest that Hezbollah's total numbers could range from 40,000 to 50,000 fighters. Additionally, the IDF indicated that around 10,000 Hezbollah fighters have sustained injuries during the conflict. Despite these reassurances, senior IDF officials have expressed concerns about the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah's FPV drones, indicating that it may take months to develop effective countermeasures against this new tactic.