Direct link between Iran and the 2023 Israel attack has not been established but Israel and the US say that the Islamic Republic is the primary backer Hamas

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Direct link between Iran and the 2023 Israel attack has not been established but Israel and the US say that the Islamic Republic is the primary backer Hamas

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Yes, Israeli officials have indicated that Iran sponsored Hamas in the surprise attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. This assertion is backed by historical patterns of Iranian support for Hamas, including funding and provision of weapons​
No conclusive evidence has been presented publicly to directly link Iran as the sponsor of Hamas's surprise attacks on October 7, 2023. Iran has historically supported Palestinian resistance groups, but denies any involvement in specific attacks

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Israel is at war with Hamas. Here’s what to know

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Hamas - Iran relations

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Yes, Israeli officials have indicated that Iran sponsored Hamas in the surprise attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. This assertion is backed by historical patterns of Iranian support for Hamas, including funding and provision of weapons​

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No conclusive evidence has been presented publicly to directly link Iran as the sponsor of Hamas's surprise attacks on October 7, 2023. Iran has historically supported Palestinian resistance groups, but denies any involvement in specific attacks

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