The brutal terrorist attack and assault on Israel by jihadist group Hamas on October 7, with the group killing about 1,200 people and abducting 240, initiated the ongoing war with Israel. Created and cultivated by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the “axis of resistance” is a collection of Iran-sponsored organizations across these territories whose goal is to expand Iranian influence and destroy Israel. [iii]All back Hamas in the war and have taken different militant actions to support it. This article reviews the various approaches these groups have taken to impact the conflict, starting from the center of the war in Gaza before examining other theaters. [v] It also hoped for Hezbollah to join the war and open a northern front against Israel.

Source: Washington Post January 10, 2024 00:58 UTC