Hamas ↔ Syrian Civil War

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Hamas and the Syrian Civil War are linked by the group's refusal to support the Assad regime during the conflict, which led to a significant diplomatic and financial rift with their mutual ally, Iran, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3].

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Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org Alexander Hamilton Society 1 fact

accountThe Syrian conflict complicated Iran's relationship with Hamas, as Hamas refused to aid Iran's ally in the conflict despite Tehran's expectations.

Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org Cornelius Adebahr · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact

claimThe degree of Iranian control over the actions of its regional proxies is often overstated, as demonstrated by historical disagreements with Hamas regarding the Syrian civil war and Iranian efforts to de-escalate tensions following an Iraqi militia strike on a U.S. base in Jordan in February 2024.

Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Ashley Lane · Wilson Center 1 fact

accountIn 2012, Iran cut off funding to Hamas after the group refused to support the Assad regime in the Syrian civil war.