Nazi-Era MG-34 Found in Hezbollah Cache as IDF Uncovers Broad Arsenal
Israel’s IDF released details of a large weapons cache seized from Hamas and Hezbollah at the Tzrifin base, illustrating the breadth and foreign origins of arms used against Israelis. Among the seized items is a Nazi-era MG-34 machine gun bearing a swastika, reportedly kept for propaganda or morale by Iran-backed Hezbollah, along with other gear such as an MP-44/StG-44, AK variants, drones, mortars, canons and rifles from Iran, Russia, China and Lebanon/Gaza. The display underscores Hezbollah and Hamas embedding in civilian areas and Iran’s support network; U.S. officials say disarming Hezbollah remains a goal with talks in Rome scheduled for early September.