Israeli Estimates Reveal Value of Hezbollah's Military Arsenal Two Years Ago

Estimates issued by the "Israel Center for Research on Terrorist Financing" revealed the value of weapons obtained by "Hezbollah" during 2024, noting that they are valued at $157 million, which Iran provided to the party free of charge.

According to a study prepared by the center, Iran provided the majority of these weapons, valued at approximately $129 million in arms and equipment, while "Hezbollah" spent about $28 million on purchases including light weapons, ammunition, drone components, dual-use equipment, and purchases through international networks.

The center's CEO, Sharon Gal, told the "Jerusalem Post" that analyzing the party's finances in this manner could help relevant authorities identify supply chains and prioritize their disruption, rather than resorting to airstrikes that may have repercussions on Lebanese civilians.

The study indicates that the arsenal obtained by the party during that year included thousands of short-range missiles, among them approximately 4,000 Katyusha rockets, 400 "Falaq-1" and "Falaq-2" missiles, along with 120 "Burkan" missiles.

The arsenal also included heavier missiles from the "Fajr" series and "Zelzal" missiles, in addition to guided-capability "Fateh-110/M-600" missiles, and Iranian "Cruise" missiles of the "Baoh" type.

The report estimates that production and arms transfer restrictions limited the quantities of some of the most advanced missiles the party was able to obtain.

The report notes that anti-tank missiles accounted for about 20% of the party's attacks on Israel after October 8, 2023, and were among the highest-value weapon categories.

The report addressed drones and loitering munitions, including Iranian drones of the "Mersad-1" and "Ababil-T" types, as well as small Shahed-101 class drones.

It noted that the party also acquired air defense systems, ammunition, launchers, naval equipment, and components related to improvised explosive devices.

The study extends beyond military spending; the center is working to collect data on civil and financial activities associated with Hezbollah, including associations providing aid to residents of southern Lebanon who were displaced during the war.