Hamas Builds Military Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon with Hezbollah Support
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Kan News · 2 hours ago
What happened
Hamas developed a secret military infrastructure in southern Lebanon starting around 2012, collaborating with Hezbollah and Iran. By 2021, Hamas launched rocket attacks from Lebanon with Hezbollah's approval and actively fought alongside Hezbollah from October 2023. Despite promises to Lebanese authorities, Hamas refuses to disarm, risking Lebanese enforcement that could weaken its military presence and influence among Palestinian refugees.
- 01Hamas began building a secret military infrastructure in southern Lebanon around 2012 with Hezbollah and Iranian support.
- 02By May 2021, Hamas launched rocket attacks from Lebanon during Operation Guardian of the Walls with Hezbollah's approval.
- 03Hamas's military wing fought alongside Hezbollah from October 8, 2023, conducting 13 attacks on northern Israel by November 2024.
- 04Over twenty Hamas commanders and operatives were killed in these operations.
- 05Hamas refuses to disarm despite Lebanese government orders following March 2025 shooting incidents.
- 06Enforcing disarmament could neutralize Hamas's military wing and weaken its influence in Palestinian refugee camps.
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