On 7 October, Hamas launched an attack on Israel. In the aftermath of the attack, Hamad, a spokesman for Hamas, expressed his gratitude to Iran for supporting the operation. He also hinted that another undisclosed country also supported Hamas. This has sparked speculation about the identity of this mysterious country.
International reaction and denial
On the day of the attack, Khalid publicly thanked Iran for its support. However, Iran subsequently denied allegations of involvement in the attack. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said there was no evidence that Iran was involved in the planning of the attack. These statements raise further questions about the true identity of Hamas supporters.
Regional conflicts and visits
On 28 October, Israel announced a ground offensive against the Gaza Strip. At the same time, there is information that a high-level delegation of Hamas is visiting Russia. The next day, Hamas leader Khalid said in an interview with Egypt's Al-Balad television that Russia should support Hamas because Russia benefits from Hamas's actions.
Turkey's position
On November 15, Turkey** Erdogan publicly declared that Israel is a "terrorist state" and reaffirmed that Hamas is not a terrorist organization, but a political party that won Palestinian elections.
The possibility and impact of war
Since October 7, there has been no indication that the so-called financiers are "in a hurry". This may be because no country wants to be directly involved in wars, especially World War III. In addition, the war in Gaza could be a spillover from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which could lead to the involvement of Arab and Islamic countries in the conflict, which is not in the interests of Western countries.
The global impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is one of the biggest events that are currently driving change in the world. Russia, as one of the victorious countries in World War II, together with the United States, China, Britain and France, laid the foundation for the international order since World War II. Russia faces security pressure from NATO, and its military action against Ukraine has broken through the international order since World War II. The final outcome of the Russia-Ukraine conflict will determine the formation and functioning of the future international order. In the face of such a world upheaval, the conflict between Hamas and Israel, and who is behind it, may not be so important. These events may be just a small episode in the upheaval of the world.
Supporters of Hamas
Are the supporters behind Hamas really nervous?This issue is still open. Despite all the speculation and statements, the real situation may never be fully public. In this complex international political arena, each participant has its own strategy and goals. Against this backdrop, Hamas's actions and the identity of its supporters may be only part of a larger geopolitical picture.
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