Netanyahu: difficult days await Israel due to threats from Beirut - allies and adversaries in the new Middle East conflict

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently announced that Israel is facing difficult times, citing escalating threats from Beirut. As tensions rise, so does the likelihood of a new conflict in the Middle East. This article examines the potential international dynamics, identifying which countries are likely to support Israel and which may support Hamas in the event of renewed hostilities.

Israel's allies

the United States

Support: Military aid, diplomatic support, financial aid

Estimated cost: About $3.8 billion a year in military aid

UK

Support: diplomatic support, intelligence sharing, potential military assistance

Estimated cost: variable, depends on specific assistance packages

Germany

Support: diplomatic support, defense technology, potential financial assistance

Estimated cost: Several million dollars in defense contracts

Canada

Support: diplomatic support, financial assistance, potential military support

Estimated cost: tens of millions for aid and support programs

Australia

Support: diplomatic support, financial assistance

Estimated cost: Variable, potentially tens of millions

Potential supporters of Hamas

Iran

Support: military aid, financial aid, training and logistical support

Estimated cost: hundreds of millions annually

Qatar

Support: financial aid, political support, humanitarian aid to Gaza

Estimated cost: billions in aid over several years

Turkey

Support: diplomatic support, potential financial assistance, humanitarian support

Estimated Cost: Variable, potentially hundreds of millions

Lebanon (Hezbollah)

Support: direct military support, financial assistance, logistical support

Estimated cost: tens of millions annually

Syria

Support: diplomatic support, potential military support

Estimated cost: variable, depends on specific support scenarios

The possibility of a new conflict in the Middle East puts Israel in a dangerous position, and threats from Beirut add to the tension. As international alliances are formed, it is extremely important to understand which countries are likely to support Israel and which are likely to support Hamas. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East remains as volatile as ever, with significant financial and military commitments shaping the dynamics of any future conflict.

Additional source of information:

BBC News - Analysis of the conflict in the Middle East