In a startling discovery during their ground operations in southern Lebanon, Israeli forces found stockpiles of advanced Russian weapons in Hezbollah’s hideouts, some produced as recently as 2020. The weapons, including Kornet anti-tank missiles and other guided systems, were discovered within a kilometer of Israel’s northern border—evidence of Hezbollah’s preparations for potential aggression against Israel.

The Origin of the Arsenal
Intelligence suggests that these modern weapon systems were transferred from Syrian stockpiles. Russia, a longtime supplier of the Syrian military, has been instrumental in bolstering the Assad regime. This support extends to Iran and Hezbollah, creating a dangerous network that undermines Israel's security.

As David Adesnik of the Foundation for Freedom of Democracies explains, “These latest weapons shipments are an apt illustration of the full convergence of Russian, Iranian, and Syrian interests in support of...