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Hamas is a militant organization that maintains control over the Gaza Strip, as evidenced by its governance and military presence described in [1] and [2]. The group is the primary target of Israeli military operations within the territory [3], [4], and [5], and it is actively involved in the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis occurring in Gaza [6], [7], and [8].
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Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 13 facts
claimHezbollah's decision to open a second front against Israel depends on several factors: whether Israel can successfully eliminate Hamas, the intensity of the Gaza operation, the depth of United States intervention, and how a multi-front regional war would be perceived by Arab public opinion.
claimHamas is holding nearly 200 Israeli captives in Gaza, including women, children, the elderly, and dual nationals.
claimPaul Salem asserts that any large-scale ground incursion by Israel into Gaza would result in enormous loss of life on all sides, create an unstable end state, and carry a significant risk of the conflict spreading to other arenas.
claimU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces the challenge of balancing support for Israel's military response to Hamas attacks with concerns regarding humanitarian costs and potential violations of international law in Gaza.
measurementThe Israeli Air Force’s retaliation against Hamas has resulted in over 2,600 Palestinian deaths and 64,283 damaged homes in Gaza.
claimHamas is instructing Gazan civilians not to leave areas where heavy fighting is expected, with the intent of using civilian casualties to turn international opinion against Israel.
claimSince 2007, the Israeli government has utilized Hamas's control of Gaza to argue that the division between the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza leaves Israel without a representative Palestinian interlocutor for negotiations, thereby denying Palestinians a path to statehood.
claimThe Israel Defense Forces' military objective in the invasion of Gaza is to destroy Hamas, its leadership, its fighters, and its capacity to conduct future terrorist attacks against Israel.
claimIsraeli military officials have stated that the objectives of the Israeli operation in Gaza are to destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure, kill its leadership, eviscerate the group’s weapons manufacturing facilities, and deny Hamas the ability to reconstitute its rule over Gaza.
accountHamas issued a directive for Palestinian civilians in Gaza to remain in their homes despite Israeli calls for residents to move south.
claimThe Israel Defense Forces' ground invasion of Gaza will likely involve brutal, multi-dimensional, and underground fighting on terrain prepared by Hamas to reduce Israeli military advantages and maximize casualties.
claimPaul Salem argues that a full-scale Israeli invasion of Gaza would be difficult because Hamas is prepared with readymade tunnels and escape routes, while Palestinian civilians have limited options for evacuation.
perspectiveIsrael's objective to physically expel Hamas from Gaza is unprecedented and significantly alters Hezbollah's calculations regarding the potential for entering the war.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 5 facts
claimIran's relationship with Hamas has cooled due to Qatar's increased influence in Gaza.
claimIran sponsors Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza.
claimQatar acts as a gatekeeper for financial flows to Hamas, which provides the United States with an opportunity to leverage political pressure to influence funding directed toward Gaza.
claimQatar's financial support to Gaza via Hamas is a primary reason Hamas retains control of the Strip.
claimQatar has taken an active role as a regional mediator, creating opportunities for Hamas and seeking to overshadow Iran by acting as an arbiter in Gaza.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 5 facts
claimThe Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israeli military response have caused unprecedented levels of suffering in Gaza, Lebanon, and other affected areas, resulting in mass displacement and the commission of mass crimes.
claimThe Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israeli military response have caused unprecedented suffering in Gaza, Lebanon, and other affected areas, leading to mass displacement and the commission of mass crimes.
claimIran adopted a hardline stance against Israel, calling for the destruction of the 'Zionist entity,' and provided consistent military and logistical support to Hamas and other factions in Gaza, which sidelined the Palestinian Authority.
claimIsrael maintained a 'cold peace' with Egypt and Jordan, frequently engaged in military clashes with Hamas and allied factions, and intensified the siege of Gaza, which undermined potential for long-term regional stability.
claimIran provided consistent military and logistical support to Hamas and other factions in Gaza, which sidelined the Palestinian Authority and undermined its role as the official representative of Palestinian interests.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 4 facts
claimHamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, which triggered a broad Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
accountFollowing the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza that resulted in the killing of Hamas leaders and the decimation of the group's military capabilities.
accountFollowing the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, the Israeli military campaign in Gaza resulted in the killing of Hamas leaders and the decimation of the group's military capabilities.
claimIsrael's military campaign in Gaza resulted in the killing of Hamas leaders and the decimation of Hamas's military capabilities.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 4 facts
claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas leader in Gaza Abdel Aziz Rantisi in 2003 for reporting to Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.
claimHamas (the Islamic Resistance Movement) is a Sunni Islamist militia and political party based in Gaza that has reportedly been funded, armed, and trained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards since the early 1990s.
claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas Interior Minister Fathi Hammad in 2016 for coordinating terrorist cells in Gaza and establishing Al Aqsa TV, a Hamas media outlet.
claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas founder and Gaza leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in 1995 for disrupting the Middle East peace process and in 2003 for committing acts of terrorism.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 3 facts
referenceThe International Crisis Group analyzed that Israel's military offensive devastated Hamas in Gaza, struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, and impacted Tehran's own defenses, fundamentally altering the regional balance.
claimIran's proxy network, which includes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza/Palestine, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, and the Houthi movement in Yemen, has historically functioned as a 'ring of fire' to provide strategic depth and a buffer against direct conflict on Iranian soil.
claimHamas is no longer considered an asset for Iran due to the destruction of its military capabilities and the stricter Israeli security control over Gaza.
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
measurementOver seventy thousand Palestinians were killed and Gaza's infrastructure was destroyed following the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.
measurementOver seventy thousand Palestinians were killed and Gaza's infrastructure was destroyed following the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, prompted a heavy-handed response from Israeli security forces in Gaza, which has inflamed tensions and undermined prospects for peace and stability.
claimBahgat (2006) states that Iran has expanded its regional influence despite international isolation and sanctions by utilizing a network of proxies, alliances, and asymmetric capabilities, including support for Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and various Shia militias.
The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org 2 facts
referenceThe 'Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict' (endorsed by UN Security Council resolution 2803) established a ceasefire in Gaza, secured the return of remaining hostages held by Hamas, and called for Israel to partially withdraw from the enclave and facilitate the entry of more humanitarian aid.
procedureThe proposal presented to Hamas for decommissioning weapons is based on five principles: 1) reciprocity linking weapons decommissioning to Israel’s staged withdrawal from Gaza; 2) sequencing where heavy weapons are decommissioned before small arms; 3) verification of compliance as a condition for reconstruction; 4) reintegration and amnesty programs for Hamas members; and 5) the possibility of timeline extensions if parties are making good faith efforts toward implementation.
The Axis of Instability: Iran, Proxy Warfare, and the Fragmenting ... meforum.org 1 fact
quoteIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in September that Israel's strategic objective in Gaza is to dismantle Hamas's military and governing capacity so that Gaza “never again poses a threat.”
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimIranian-aligned elements of Hamas and other Palestinian groups will experience significant setbacks following the events of October 7, which strengthens Israel's position in the conflict and its influence over Gaza's future trajectory.
Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu 1 fact
claimTargeting non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Hashd al Shaabi inadvertently strengthens their support and legitimacy within their communities, as evidenced by increased support for Hamas and pro-Iran militias in Iraq following recent escalations amid the war in Gaza.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 1 fact
measurementThe Israel-Hamas war resulted in the deaths of more than 70,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, a figure considered reliable by the United Nations and other independent observers.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 1 fact
claimThe relationship between Iran and Hamas shifted in the mid-2000s following the assassination of the group's founder, the fallout from the war in Lebanon, and Hamas's victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections and subsequent seizure of control in Gaza.
The Israel-Hamas War: Risks of Escalation and Scenarios for ... mei.edu 1 fact
perspectiveKhaled Elgindy highlighted that the Palestinian political scene is in disarray, the situation in Gaza is dire, Hamas’s endgame remains uncertain, and the international response to events on the ground has been extremely muted.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com 1 fact
claimThe primary elements of Iran's proxy network include Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Syrian government under the Assad family, Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen.