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Hamas is identified as a militant group operating within Palestine, serving as a key component of Iran's regional proxy network as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, the group's activities and the broader conflict involving Hamas are central to the geopolitical landscape of Palestine, as noted in [3] and [4].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
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.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimHizbulla and Hamas in Lebanon and Palestine, and Kurdish liberation movements in Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, have a crucial impact on the balance of power in regional rivalries.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
claimIran supports various political and militant groups across the Middle East, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Palestine, and various Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria, to challenge the regional dominance of its adversaries.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
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.