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Iran’s support remains pivotal. Despite the setbacks from the Israeli military campaign, Iranian-backed groups such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, and various militias continue to bolster Hamas’s position in Gaza and across the region. Recent intelligence reports highlight Iran’s efforts to smuggle weapons—long-range rockets, claymore mines, and military-grade drones—into the West Bank and Gaza, perpetuating a cycle of violence and rearmament.
Analysts warn that Iran seeks to maintain its network of proxy forces as a geopolitical tool, and Hamas’s survival is central to this strategy. The organization’s resilience reflects a broader Iranian plan to sustain instability in the region, leveraging militant groups to challenge Israel and Western interests.