Hezbollah prepares for possible renewed fighting with Israel after receiving Iranian funds
Reuters reported that Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for possible renewed fighting with Israel after receiving an infusion of Iranian funding, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities. Sources said the group is acquiring explosives, manufacturing drones and rebuilding command-and-control structures, though its weapons stockpiles have not been fully replenished, Israel Hayom reported.
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Lebanese security personnel briefed on the group’s activities told Reuters Monday that Hezbollah had spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel after receiving Iranian funds. One source and a person close to Hezbollah said Iran provided tens of millions of dollars for the group’s military capabilities, in addition to about $200 million Reuters reported was for displaced families. The group is acquiring explosives, making drones and rebuilding command-and-control structures after losses on key fronts, including the town of Bint Jbeil and the Ali al-Taher ridge, according to Lebanese sources. It has not fully replenished its weapons stockpiles, Israel Hayom reported. Hezbollah’s media office rejected claims its command systems had collapsed, arguing that Israel’s occupation of Lebanese territory made resistance a legitimate right. It said Hezbollah sought to avoid giving Israel a pretext to escalate.
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- The Times of Israel — Hezbollah rearming for possible renewed conflict with Israel, Lebanese sources say
- Ynetnews — Report: Hezbollah rebuilds drone arsenal with Iranian cash, braces for renewed war wi
- Reuters — Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say | Reuters
- israelhayom.com — Hezbollah rebuilds military strength with Iranian funding, prepares for next war with Israel
Verifier’s note
Reuters directly reports that Hezbollah received Iranian funding and spent three months preparing for possible renewed hostilities with Israel. Israel Hayom, The Times of Israel, and Ynet also report the same central claims, but their results are derivative of Reuters’ report.