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Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are both identified as key components of Iran's proxy network, receiving consistent financial, military, and training support from the IRGC-QF as described in [1], [2], and [3]. They are frequently grouped together in international sanctions and security assessments, such as those by the U.S. government, due to their shared opposition to Israel and their role in regional conflict [4], [5], and [6].
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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 8 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.
measurementThe U.S. State Department reported in 2020 that Iran has provided more than $100 million annually to Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad.
measurementIran provided more than $100 million annually to Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. State Department.
measurementIran has historically provided $100 million annually to Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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 6 facts
claimThe IRGC-QF has provided aid to the Afghan Taliban, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hamas, though Iran's relationships with these groups are complicated.
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.
claimThe IRGC-QF has provided aid to the Afghan Taliban, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hamas, though Iran's relationships with these organizations are complicated.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 3 facts
claimBoth Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas have enabled the proliferation of violent resistance among Palestinians by nurturing smaller affiliated cells of violent rejectionists.
claimHamas emerged in the 1980s as a significant opponent of Palestinian-Israeli peacemaking and has received Iranian funding and arms supplies, despite historically maintaining more distance from Tehran than Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
claimRelations between Iran and both Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) became strained when Iran mobilized Shia groups from across the region to fight on behalf of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 2 facts
perspectiveThe author argues that Iran's sponsorship of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) demonstrates the political nature of Middle Eastern conflict rather than a sectarian one, noting that these groups are Sunni.
claimIran sponsors Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza.
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.