The American newspaper Wall Street Journal and the spokesperson for the Israeli army simultaneously pointed the finger at the Islamic Republic for the October 7 Hamas attacks on the Israeli people on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal reported on November 25, citing informed sources, that 'the Islamic Republic provided special military training to about 500 Hamas forces and other militants stationed in the Gaza Strip prior to the Palestinian militants' attack on Israel.' The newspaper added, 'This training took place in September of this year on Iranian soil and was supervised by the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with Ismail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force, and some senior figures from Palestinian militant groups also visiting these training sessions.' Simultaneously, Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israeli army, stated, 'Orders come from one place, and that is nowhere but Iran,' adding, 'The Islamic Republic has helped Hamas with money, training, and the sending of weapons and technical knowledge before the war, and is now also providing intelligence support to this group.' He continued, 'The Tehran regime, which supports this Palestinian militant group and provides them with assistance and training both before and after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, has fully supported this group.' The coordinator for strategic communications at the White House National Security Council stated on Monday, November 25, during a press briefing that 'the Iranian regime continues to support Hamas and Hezbollah and, in some cases, actively facilitates these attacks.' John Kirby added, 'The Islamic Republic also provokes other parties that intend to exploit the conflict for their own benefit or for Iran's benefit.' Islamic Republic officials, led by Ali Khamenei, have taken every opportunity in the past 20 days to express their satisfaction with Hamas's attacks against Israel while simultaneously denying any involvement in these attacks. U.S. and Israeli officials also stated in the early days of the war that they had not yet found evidence indicating the direct role of the 'Iranian regime' in the October 7 Hamas attacks. Jalil Roshandel: Khamenei is spending from the pockets of proxy forces and does not want to enter the war directly. On the line: The main concern of Iranians these days; the war between Israel and Hamas or internal crises? The account of the Voice of America reporter from 46 minutes of film and details of Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7. UNCTAD report: Billions of dollars are needed to rebuild the shattered infrastructure of Gaza. Live blog: G7 foreign ministers welcome the cessation of hostilities; all hostages should be released unconditionally.
Iran's Denial in the October 7 Attacks; Wall Street Journal: Iran Provided Special Military Training to 500 Hamas Forces
The Wall Street Journal and Israeli officials have accused Iran of providing military training to Hamas forces prior to the October 7 attacks on Israel. Iran denies direct involvement despite expressing support for Hamas. This situation raises concerns about Iran's role in regional conflicts and its influence over militant groups.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iran provided military training to Hamas forces before the October 7 attacks on Israel.
- Islamic Republic announce Hamas
- Iran provide Hamas forces
- Iran support Hamas
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's military support for Hamas before the October 7 attacks signifies a direct involvement in the conflict.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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