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Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are both identified as key components of Iran's regional proxy network [1], [2], [3]. They are frequently grouped together as targets of U.S. sanctions [4], [5], [6], [7], [8] and are both cited as Tehran-backed groups that conduct attacks against Israel [9], [10], [11], [12].
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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 5 facts
claimThe U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the Martyrs Foundation in 2007 for providing financial support to Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
measurementThe George W. Bush administration (2001–2009) sanctioned three groups (Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad) and 14 leaders.
measurementThe Clinton administration (1993–2001) sanctioned three groups (Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad) and six leaders.
claimThe United States designated Bank Saderat in 2006 for facilitating the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars annually to Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
claimThe Clinton administration was the first to sanction Iran's proxies, specifically designating Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in 1995.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 4 facts
claimForces supported by the IRGC-QF include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Hashd al-Sha’abi in Iraq (specifically the Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq), militia forces in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, Liwa Fatemiyoun from Afghanistan, Liwa Zainabyoun from Pakistan, and groups in Palestinian territory such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
claimForces supported by the IRGC-QF include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Hashd al-Sha’abi in Iraq (including the Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq), militia forces in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, Liwa Fatemiyoun from Afghanistan, Liwa Zainabyoun from Pakistan, and groups in Palestinian territory such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
referenceThe CSIS estimate of Iranian proxy and partner force strength includes the following groups: Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, Lebanese Hezbollah, the Houthis, Liwa Fatemiyoun, Liwa Zainabyoun, Al-Aqsa Brigade, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
referenceThe CSIS estimate of Iranian proxy and partner force strength in 2018 included the following groups: Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, Lebanese Hezbollah, the Houthis, Liwa Fatemiyoun, Liwa Zainabyoun, Al-Aqsa Brigade, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 2 facts
claimIsrael faces regular attacks from Tehran-backed groups, specifically Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all of which oppose the existence of the Jewish state.
claimIsrael faces regular attacks from Iran-backed groups, specifically Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which oppose the existence of the Jewish state.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimIran's proxy network includes Lebanese Hezbollah, Palestinian militant organizations such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and Yemen’s Houthi movement.
claimIran maintains a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.