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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Israeli authorities have expressed suspicions that Iran was behind Hamas’s unexpected offensive on October 7, citing a pattern of Iranian support for Hamas that includes funding and military aid. While Iran has historically backed groups opposed to Israel and has acknowledged supporting Palestinian "resistance," they have denied any direct involvement in the specific incidents of the recent conflict


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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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Israeli officials suspect that Iran sponsored Hamas during the October 7 attacks due to Iran's history of providing support to Hamas, though Tehran denies direct involvement

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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
The Hamas leadership indicated that the renewed relationship with Iran would bolster their resistance against Israel and support their agenda for what they describe as liberation
Hezbollah also participated in the 2023 attack against Israel

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Answer to whether Iran is behind Hamas or not

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Is Iran behind Hamas in the 2023 Israel - Hamas War?

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Hezbollah also participated in the 2023 attack against Israel

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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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