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Hezbollah Prepares for New War With Israel Using Iranian Funds

The terrorist organization Hezbollah has spent the last three months preparing for a potential resumption of hostilities with Israel, utilizing a lull in fighting that began in June. According to a Reuters report, the group has received tens of millions of dollars from Iran to rebuild its military capabilities and renew its operations. This funding is in addition to approximately $200 million provided by Tehran to assist displaced families in Lebanon.

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01Hezbollah has spent the last three months preparing for a potential new conflict with Israel, funded by tens of millions of dollars from Iran.
02The group is focusing on acquiring explosives and manufacturing attack drones to target Israeli positions.
03Hezbollah is attempting to restore its command and control systems, which were severely damaged in previous fighting around Bint Jbeil and the Ali al-Taher ridge.
04Lebanese security sources state that Hezbollah has not yet completed the restoration of its weapons stockpiles or its fighting force.
05Hezbollah asserted that attacking Israel is its legitimate right and denied that its command structure has been harmed.
06Anti-Hezbollah political circles in Lebanon fear the group may attempt to destabilize the central government in Beirut through assassinations and security incidents.

Hezbollah is focusing its efforts on acquiring explosives, producing attack drones, and operating in small, agile units. The group is also attempting to restore its command and control systems, which were severely damaged during previous fighting, with particular attention to the Bint Jbeil area and the Ali al-Taher ridge. Despite these efforts, Lebanese security sources indicate that Hezbollah has not yet completed the restoration of its weapons stockpiles or the full readiness of its fighting force.

In response to the reports, Hezbollah asserted that attacking Israel is its legitimate right and denied that its command structure has been harmed. Meanwhile, Lebanese security and political circles are reportedly concerned about potential internal strife, fearing that Hezbollah might attempt to destabilize the central government in Beirut through assassinations and security incidents.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 7 newsrooms. Updated 22:47