The French newspaper 'Figaro' reported that Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon, was informed half an hour before the start of Hamas's terrorist attack on southern Israel on October 7 about Hamas's plans for this multi-faceted assault. According to the 'Times of Israel,' Saleh al-Arouri, a senior Hamas leader residing in Lebanon, was informed of the imminent Hamas attack during a phone call on the morning of October 7, and the caller requested him to inform Hassan Nasrallah about the attack. Both Hezbollah and Hamas, which are listed as terrorist organizations by various countries, receive extensive support from the Islamic Republic. The war in Gaza began following Hamas's terrorist attack on October 7 and the widespread killing of civilians and hostage-taking by Hamas. Israel states that its goal is to eliminate Hamas. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, and Hassan Nasrallah met and discussed the latest developments in Palestine, Lebanon, and the region, as well as efforts to end Israel's aggression against Gaza. Hezbollah claims to support Palestinian fighters of Hamas. Recently, Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Iranian Minister of Tourism in Ebrahim Raisi's government and former head of the Islamic Republic's broadcasting organization, stated on state television that he had personally gone to the tunnels of Hamas in the past to deliver Fajr-3 rockets and had also supplied weapons to Hezbollah. The United States claims that the Islamic Republic is the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Live blog: G7 foreign ministers welcome ceasefire; all hostages should be released unconditionally. The British Foreign Secretary, during a visit to the site of the Hamas terrorist attack, stated: 'What I have seen I will never forget.' Israeli forces arrested the head and several doctors of Shifa Hospital. German police raided centers related to Hamas and another Palestinian group in four states.
Figaro: Hassan Nasrallah Informed 'Half an Hour Before' Hamas Attack
Hassan Nasrallah was informed shortly before Hamas's attack on Israel, highlighting the close ties between Hezbollah and Hamas. The ongoing conflict in Gaza escalated after this attack, with Israel aiming to eliminate Hamas. This situation underscores the regional implications of Iranian support for these groups.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Hassan Nasrallah informed of Hamas attack shortly before it occurred on October 7.
- Hassan Nasrallah inform Hassan Nasrallah
- Saleh al-Arouri request Hassan Nasrallah
- Hezbollah support Hamas
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The timing of the attack and Iran's involvement indicate a coordinated effort against Israel.
📝 Key Evidence
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