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Hamas Urges Iran to Cease Attacks Amid Gaza Crisis

3/14/2026

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Hamas Urges Iran

Hamas, the group that governs Gaza, has urged Iran to stop attacks on Gulf states.
Iran conditions a ceasefire on guarantees from the United States and Israel against future strikes.
The conflict has severely worsened Gaza’s humanitarian situation, with aid deliveries significantly reduced.
Israel has closed the Rafah crossing with Egypt, complicating aid access.
The war in Iran diverts attention from Gaza’s recovery efforts.

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Smotrich Advocates Military Action

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, said November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah was influenced by pressure from Biden administration, including a weapons embargo threat.
He added that Hezbollah suffered significant losses in Operation Northern Arrows, but remained a threat.
Smotrich argued that military action is needed to defeat Hezbollah, as diplomacy cannot dismantle terrorist organizations.
He emphasized that weakening Iran, Hezbollah's supporter, is crucial to Israel's strategy against Hezbollah and Hamas.

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Historical Context

The Iran-Iraq War began on September 22, 1980, when Iraq invaded Iran, aiming to seize the oil-rich Khuzestan province. This conflict resulted in over one million casualties and solidified Iran's support for militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, complicating regional peace efforts. The ongoing tensions reflect historical patterns of proxy warfare, significantly impacting humanitarian conditions in Gaza and regional security.

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Hamas Urges Iran

Hamas, the group that governs Gaza, has urged Iran to stop attacks on Gulf states.
Iran conditions a ceasefire on guarantees from the United States and Israel against future strikes.
The conflict has severely worsened Gaza’s humanitarian situation, with aid deliveries significantly reduced.
Israel has closed the Rafah crossing with Egypt, complicating aid access.
The war in Iran diverts attention from Gaza’s recovery efforts.

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