Nazi-era machine gun found among Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF

Key Points:

• Fox News Digital accessed the IDF Tzrifin Base in Israel, where a large cache of weapons seized from Hezbollah and Hamas—including rockets, drones, sniper rifles, and Nazi-era guns—are stored; these arms were used in attacks against Israeli civilians and the military since October 7, 2023.
• The arsenal includes weapons manufactured by Iran, Russia, China, Lebanon, Gaza, and even World War II-era German firearms, highlighting the diverse sources of Hezbollah and Hamas' military capabilities.
• Hezbollah and Hamas utilize sophisticated tactics, including converting civilian vehicles into offensive weapons and embedding forces in civilian areas, complicating Israeli military operations.
• The IDF continues efforts to clear southern Lebanon of Hezbollah military assets, despite a ceasefire agreement and ongoing U.S.-led diplomatic talks aimed at disarming Hezbollah and facilitating an IDF withdrawal.
• U.S. officials express cautious optimism about progress in Lebanon-Israel negotiations, acknowledging challenges posed by Hezbollah's attempts to undermine the process and the political complexities within both countries.