Relations between Hamas and Iran, which had been strained due to Hamas's refusal to support Iranian ally Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, were mended, leading to Iran once again becoming the largest supporter of Hamas's armed wing with money and arms

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Relations between Hamas and Iran, which had been strained due to Hamas's refusal to support Iranian ally Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, were mended, leading to Iran once again becoming the largest supporter of Hamas's armed wing with money and arms

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Hamas was emboldened by restored ties with Iran, which historically has been a supporter of Palestinian causes, after a period of estrangement following the Arab Spring in 2011

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After Syria fall-out, Hamas ties with Iran restored: Hamas chief

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2023 Israel-Hamas War

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After Syria fall-out, Hamas ties with Iran restored: Hamas chief

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Hamas was emboldened by restored ties with Iran, which historically has been a supporter of Palestinian causes, after a period of estrangement following the Arab Spring in 2011

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