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The Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs the West Bank, has historically maintained stances that sometimes align with Iran’s regional interests. However, recent statements showcase a growing divergence. During the event, Khamenei praised Hamas for its October 7th attack on southern Israel, calling it “exactly what the region needed,” and suggested that Israel was suffering setbacks that would be irrecoverable. This blatant support for violence underscores Iran’s strategic backing of Hamas, a terrorist proxy that it trains, funds, and empowers to destabilize Israel and influence Palestinian politics.