The Bulletin
Terrorism and the Road to War
Nov 7, 2023
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president of research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, talks about the origin story of Hamas, Hezbollah's involvement in spreading Islamism, and Iran's aggressive influence in an already fragile region.
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- Iran has been providing significant support to Hamas and Hezbollah, including funding, arms, and training, raising concerns about the escalation of conflict and the potential for a multi-front war.
- Hamas gained popularity by presenting itself as a clean and corruption-free alternative to the Palestinian Authority, but its subsequent actions, including attacks on Israel, raise questions about its legitimacy as a governing body and erosion of morality and ethics.
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The Influence of Iran in Supporting Hamas and Hezbollah
Iran has been providing funding, arms, training, and technical assistance to Hamas since the early 1990s. The support is driven by the shared goal of destroying Israel and the US-led world order. Hezbollah, on the other hand, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Iran and receives around $800 million annually, along with advanced weaponry. The close relationship between Iran and these organizations raises concerns about the escalation of conflict and the potential for a multi-front war.
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