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Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s Foreign Minister, accused Turkey of facilitating the transfer of large sums of money, with Turkish banks previously under U.S. scrutiny for diverting funds to terrorist groups. This covert support aims to help Hezbollah rebuild its military capabilities after recent Israeli strikes severely degraded its infrastructure during two months of intense conflict.
Iran’s intent appears to be to strengthen Hezbollah as a regional proxy, bolstering its own waning influence following recent setbacks in Syria and Iraq. The cooperation between Iran and Turkey, despite their divergent policies during Syria’s civil war, underscores a pragmatic alliance driven by mutual hostility towards Israel and shared strategic interests.