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Source: https://www.newsweek.com/israel-peace-ukraine-means-opportunity-stop-iran-opinion-2053052
Russia Arms Israel's Enemies
(Newsweek) Yaakov Katz - During Israel's recent ground offensive against Hizbullah, the IDF confronted the overwhelming presence of Russian-made weaponry inside southern Lebanon. Operating in Hizbullah-controlled territory, the IDF uncovered homes converted into makeshift arsenals, packed with advanced Russian arms. Crates filled with anti-tank missiles, mortars, and rockets - many marked with Russian export codes - provided evidence of a pipeline stretching from Moscow through Damascus, and directly into Hizbullah's hands. The most concerning finds were sophisticated Kornet anti-tank guided missiles, capable of penetrating even the most heavily armored Israeli vehicles. Other lethal systems included Fagot, Konkurs, and Sagger missiles. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been pressing the case in Washington that any agreement to end the war in Ukraine and relaxes sanctions on Russia must include provisions to curb Russian military support for Iran and Hizbullah. Recent reports claim that Russian missile experts have been spotted at multiple Iranian sites, working closely with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to enhance Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities. The writer is a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute.