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Hamas and the U.S. are related through their geopolitical interactions, including the U.S. designating financial entities that support Hamas [1], the U.S. attempting to influence Hamas's funding via Qatar [2], and the U.S. strategic involvement in the conflict involving Hamas hostages and military operations {fact:9, fact:10, fact:12}.
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Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 3 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.
measurementHamas holds approximately 200 hostages, which is a factor the State of Israel and the United States must consider in their strategic planning for the conflict.
claimHezbollah's internal discussions regarding opening a second front against Israel are guided by four questions: Can Israel eradicate Hamas’ military and political infrastructure; how deep and bloody will the Israeli offensive be; how credible is the U.S. threat and what would be its targets in Lebanon; and how would a multi-front war affect regional and international public opinion?
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 2 facts
perspectiveThe United States can politically support Hamas's current drift away from Iran's sphere of influence toward less radical Arab states that are more aligned with U.S. interests.
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.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
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.
claimIran collaborates with regional groups including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Badr Organization and Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen, based on shared enmity toward Israel and the United States.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe escalation of conflict between Israel and both Hamas and Hezbollah, along with the potential for a direct war between Iran and Israel, has impacted the United States' plans to withdraw military forces from the region.
claimThe United States is attempting to persuade Arab states to accept its plan for the military eradication of Hamas and Hezbollah and to find a solution to protect Israel from accusations of war crimes.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu 1 fact
claimIran's regional strategy of supporting proxy groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis faces sustainability challenges due to shifting regional dynamics and heightened US pressure.
Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu 1 fact
claimThe U.S. has been unable to address the root causes of the popularity of non-state actors such as Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Hashd al Shaabi.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
accountFollowing an Israeli strike on a Hamas office in Doha, the United States strengthened its security guarantees for Qatar in September.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
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.