Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed a French newspaper that Israeli forces have uncovered “state-of-the-art” Russian weaponry during their searches of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
Al-Arabiya -- In an interview with Le Figaro, released on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasized that a 2006 UN Security Council resolution permits only the Lebanese army to possess weapons in the area south of the Litani River.
“Nevertheless, Hezbollah has constructed hundreds of tunnels and storage sites in this region, where we have recently discovered a significant amount of advanced Russian weaponry,” Netanyahu stated, as reported by the French publication.
According to the Washington Post, Israeli officials have indicated that both Russian and Chinese anti-tank weapons have been located in Israel’s operations within Lebanon, escalating following the conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah last month.