Since Hezbollah joined the war (March 2), attempts to smuggle weapons from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon have continued without interruption. Events from recent weeks clearly illustrate this: on March 14, five Konkurs anti-tank missiles were seized in Syria, which were apparently on their way to Hezbollah; a few days later, on March 20, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that border guard forces in the Jroud Flita area had foiled another attempt to smuggle weapons, including small arms, RPGs, and explosives, along the Syria–Lebanon border. As part of the incident, four suspects were arrested, including two Lebanese nationals, and weapons and ammunition were seized. These cases are not exceptional, but rather part of a broader and ongoing trend of smuggling along the porous border between Syria and Lebanon—a border characterized by mountainous terrain, local tribal presence, and a multiplicity of informal smuggling routes. The fact that smuggling attempts continue at a high frequency indicates that, alongside localized successes, the overall infrastructure has not been significantly damaged. Beyond the logistical aspect, the smuggling is part of a broader effort by the “Axis of Resistance” to maintain a continuous supply to Hezbollah, even under military and aerial pressure. The interception of shipments, such as the Konkurs missiles, may indicate an effort not only to preserve stockpiles but also to replenish precise or advanced capabilities that have been degraded.
