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Source: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/06/gaza-hamas-resume-relations-iran.html
Hamas Political Leadership Praises Iran Aid
(Al-Monitor) Hazem Balousha - Deputy chairman of Hamas' political bureau Mousa Abu Marzouk told Hamas' Al-Aqsa TV on June 15: "The support offered by Iran to the Palestinian resistance - be it in logistics, training or funds - is unmatched and beyond the capabilities of other countries." Abu Marzouk's statement confirms the change in Hamas' relationship with Tehran and that relations between them had been restored with a resumption of Iranian funding. A senior Hamas leader in Gaza told Al-Monitor, "Hamas' political bureau settled the internal political debate by voting in favor of resuming relations with Iran, particularly after expectations waned concerning the relationship with Saudi Arabia....Hamas' military wing strongly endorsed the resumption of said relations, especially in light of the urgent need for funds and military support that only Iran can provide."