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Source: https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/9395/iran-gaza-hamas
Iran, Hamas and the Threat to the Palestinian Authority
(Gatestone Institute) Khaled Abu Toameh - "Relations between Iran and Hamas are currently undergoing revitalization, and are moving in the right direction," Osama Hamdan, who is in charge of Hamas' "external affairs," announced last week. In reality, Hamas and Iran have no meaningful ideological or strategic differences. Both share a common desire to destroy Israel and replace it with an Islamic empire. The two are also committed to an "armed struggle" against Israel, and are vehemently opposed to any compromise with it. PA officials continue to express deep concern over Iran's meddling in Palestinian affairs. Israel's presence in the West Bank has thus far thwarted Iran's repeated attempts to establish bases of power there. Abbas has no choice but to work with Israel if he wishes to prevent Iran and its supporters from overthrowing his regime and hanging him as a traitor.