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Hamas is the primary belligerent and instigator of the Israel-Hamas war, having initiated the conflict with a terrorist attack on October 7, 2023 [1]. The war has directly resulted in the significant degradation of Hamas's military capabilities and leadership [2], while the group's health ministry provides the casualty figures for the ongoing conflict [3].

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Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com Los Angeles Times 2 facts
claimThe Israel-Hamas war has significantly debilitated Hamas, with Israel reporting the deaths of thousands of combatants, including numerous high-level Hamas commanders.
measurementThe Israel-Hamas war resulted in the deaths of more than 70,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, a figure considered reliable by the United Nations and other independent observers.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Kali Robinson, Will Merrow · Council on Foreign Relations 2 facts
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.
accountThe Houthi movement in Yemen has fired missiles toward Israel and attacked commercial ships with alleged Israeli ties in the Red Sea as a show of solidarity with Hamas during the Israel-Hamas war.
The Israel-Hamas War: Risks of Escalation and Scenarios for ... mei.edu Middle East Institute 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.
Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu Middle East Institute 1 fact
claimThe second scenario for the Israel-Hamas war involves a large-scale Israeli bombardment and ground incursion into Gaza, potentially leading to a ceasefire if Israel establishes a buffer zone and determines Hamas has been sufficiently degraded.