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Israel and Hamas are primary adversaries in an ongoing military conflict, initiated by the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas on Israel [1], [2]. Israel has engaged in a sustained military campaign to dismantle Hamas's infrastructure and leadership [3], [4], while Hamas, supported by Iran, actively targets Israel as part of a broader regional struggle [5], [6].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 8 facts
accountThe Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, and Israel's subsequent military response recentered the Middle East's conflicts on Palestine and led to an escalation of direct and proxy wars involving Israel, Iran, Türkiye, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Syrian factions.
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.
claimEgypt worked to de-escalate recurring armed confrontations between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip to reduce violence, maintain regional stability, and refocus attention on the Palestinian cause.
claimIsrael's military conflict has crippled much of Hamas's military infrastructure and its allied Palestinian factions, while also depleting Hezbollah's stockpiles of Iranian-supplied rockets and weaponry.
claimIsrael has emerged as a strategic winner in the current Middle East conflict, having substantially weakened Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and their allies.
accountIsrael maintained a 'cold peace' with Egypt and Jordan while frequently engaging in military clashes with Hamas and allied factions.
claimIran's support for Hamas and its hardline stance against Israel fueled structural tensions with Egypt and Jordan, which are two Arab neighbors of Israel committed to peace initiatives and a two-state solution.
claimIsrael has targeted key leadership figures within Hamas and Hezbollah, weakening their organizational and political influence.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 2 facts
claimThe Iranian regime provided arms, training, and funding to Hamas, Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, and Iraqi Shia militias, which enabled the Hamas-led attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.
accountFollowing October 7, 2023, Iranian proxies achieved significant operational feats, including Hamas holding territory in Israel, the forced evacuation of Israeli communities, and the Houthis effectively closing a key maritime passage despite U.S. Navy efforts to reopen it.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 2 facts
claimIranian officials perceive the war in Ukraine and the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel as significant setbacks for the United States.
quoteSupreme Leader Ali Khamenei described the Hamas attacks on Israel as the beginning of a new map for the Middle East centered on the concept of 'de-Americanization.'
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
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.
claimHamas received direct financial and material support from the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past twenty years, which facilitated Hamas's development into a chief Iranian proxy near Israel.
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.
claimYemen's Houthi movement has utilized Iranian support to fire missiles toward Israel and attack commercial ships with alleged Israeli ties in the Red Sea, citing solidarity with Hamas during the Israel-Hamas war.
The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org 2 facts
claimIsrael announced in late January 2026 that the Rafah border crossing to Egypt would partially re-open for pedestrian passage following the return of the remains of the last hostage held by Hamas.
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.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimIsrael's threat assessment regarding Iran has evolved to include Iran's buildup of Hezbollah as a sophisticated proxy on Israel's northern border, as well as Iranian support for Islamic Jihad and Hamas.
The Israel-Hamas War: Risks of Escalation and Scenarios for ... mei.edu 1 fact
claimThe Israel-Hamas war began following a massive terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, during which Hamas seized over 150 hostages.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
claimIran supports Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, to challenge Israeli influence in the region.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 1 fact
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.
Iran War: A Defining Moment for the Middle East—Global Analysis ... ajc.org 1 fact
measurementHamas killed nearly 2,000 people in Israel, including 46 Americans, and took 251 hostages, including 12 Americans.