UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned against Lebanon becoming another Gaza. Israeli figures equate Hamas in Gaza with Hezbollah in Lebanon to justify assaults. However, Hamas and Hezbollah differ significantly. Hezbollah is part of Lebanon’s political and military landscape but doesn’t control the government, while Lebanon engages in international governance and finance. Hamas governs Gaza entirely and relies on international aid. Both groups are Iranian allies but have distinct relationships with Iran; Hezbollah aligns closely with Iran’s regional goals, while Hamas maintains more independence.