Iranian-Supported Iraqi Militia Threatens U.S. Amid Gaza Conflict

The leader of an Iraqi militia group supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatened on Wednesday that if the U.S. intervenes in the war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, they will retaliate by attacking American bases. According to the Associated Press, Ahmad 'Abu Hussein' al-Hamidawi, head of the Kata'ib Hezbollah militia, stated, 'If there is interference in this battle, our missiles, drones, and special forces are ready to carry out qualitative attacks against the American enemy at its bases and disrupt its interests.' He also threatened to launch missiles at Israeli targets. Al-Hamidawi called on Iraqis to protest in support of Hamas's military operations and to raise financial aid. U.S. President Joe Biden described Hamas as 'bloodthirsty' in remarks at the White House on Tuesday and emphasized U.S. support for Israel. Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, previously stated that his government was not involved in Hamas's attack on Israel on Saturday, which drew international condemnation, but he supported the perpetrators of that attack. In the Hamas attack on Israel, 1,200 people were killed, including women, children, the elderly, and citizens of various countries. Biden noted that 14 Americans were among the dead and that Hamas has taken several other Americans hostage. Live blog: G7 foreign ministers welcome the ceasefire; all hostages should be released unconditionally. The U.S. is seeking to establish a 'safe corridor' from Gaza to Egypt. Senior senators emphasize the Islamic Republic's role in strengthening Hamas; we must not let terrorists win. Israeli retaliatory attacks on Lebanon follow the firing of 'guided missiles' from Lebanon to Israel.