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Hamas and Islamic Jihad are both identified as Palestinian armed factions supported by Iran to challenge Israeli influence, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. They are frequently grouped together in security assessments regarding their use of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [4], [5] and their status as recipients of Iranian arms shipments [6].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
accountIn 2011, the Middle Eastern political landscape was characterized by widespread uprisings and the rise of Islamist groups that supported Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, and utilized anti-Israeli rhetoric.
claimWhile many Palestinians embraced nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, armed factions including Hamas and Islamic Jihad resorted to violence, which complicated the path to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
accountArmed factions including Hamas and Islamic Jihad resorted to violence, which complicated the path to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
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.
perspectiveThe United States should support targeted maritime interdiction operations to intercept Iranian arms shipments to groups such as the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
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.