Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah rebuilding ‘Axis of Resistance’: Report

Israel prepares for simultaneous threats from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria as regional enemies rebuild.

By World Israel News Staff

Israel is preparing for the possibility of another multi-front confrontation, similar to the assault it faced after the Hamas-led October 7 massacres, as regional adversaries in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria appear to be rebuilding their capabilities and tensions continue to escalate.

According to a report in the Hebrew-language outlet Walla, Hamas is working in coordination with Iran and its regional proxies — including Lebanon-based Hezbollah and militias operating in Syria — to rehabilitate the so-called “Axis of Resistance,” which suffered significant blows during nearly two years of war with Israel.

Intelligence and security sources told Walla that Hezbollah’s repeated and blatant violations of the ceasefire suggest the terror group is preparing for a renewed round of conflict with Israel. The organization is leveraging Iranian financing to rebuild its military infrastructure, replenish its stockpile of missiles, and recruit new operatives.

While the Trump administration has expressed optimism that regional calm will take hold, Israeli officials are preparing for the possibility of fighting erupting simultaneously on multiple fronts.

On Wednesday, Israel carried out a series of intense airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza, killing a senior commander after the terror group openly violated the ceasefire by firing at IDF troops.

Although Hamas is required to disarm under the Trump-brokered ceasefire signed in October, the organization has repeatedly stalled and appears to be obtaining and storing additional weapons for a future confrontation with Israel.

The Israeli Air Force has also intensified its strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, as the terror group continues to insist it will not disarm — even after the Lebanese government passed a resolution demanding it do so.

Meanwhile, the White House has signaled hope that a security arrangement between Syria and Israel may soon be finalized, which would involve an Israeli withdrawal from strategic outposts in southern Syria. Israeli officials, however, have no intention of approving such a move.

In southern Syria, Iranian-backed militias are being trained and funded by Tehran, raising Israeli concern that these forces could coordinate with Hezbollah and other proxies to launch a simultaneous, large-scale assault on Israel.