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Source: https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/22315/palestinians-aligning-with-enemies-of-west
Palestinians: Still Committed to Aligning with Enemies of the West
(Gatestone Institute) Khaled Abu Toameh - Shortly after airstrikes on Iran began on Feb. 28, several Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), issued strong condemnations of Israel and the U.S. and voiced support for the Iranian regime, which has provided significant financial and military support to both for decades. In 2003, Palestinians took to the streets to voice support for Saddam Hussein against the U.S. invasion. The Palestinian terror groups that continue to control Gaza, led by Hamas, seem determined to pursue their Jihad against Israel, notwithstanding the death and destruction they inflict on the Palestinians. President Trump's "Board of Peace" will never be able to bring security and stability as long as these groups continue to maintain a civilian and military presence in Gaza. The Palestinians have again shown that they do not hesitate to side with the enemies of Israel and the U.S. Removing Iran's mullahs from power is not enough. The Israeli-U.S. military operation should be expanded to include the Iranian regime's proxies.