Newly revealed documents show deeper insight into Hamas, Hezbollah cooperation ahead of Oct. 7
Additionally shown in the documents is Hezbollah’s false promise to join Hamas in its attack on Israel on October 7 due to its fear of Israel’s retaliation, as the Post has previously reported
Assessment
These documents expose the gap between Hezbollah's public posture and its private calculations, revealing that the group promised participation in the October 7 attack but backed out due to fear of Israeli retaliation. The material offers a rare look at the operational dynamics between the two organizations, suggesting coordination was deeper than previously understood yet ultimately conditional. The key question is whether this evidence will shift how Israel and its allies assess Hezbollah's future willingness to engage in joint operations.