Hamas has expressed praise for the recent launch of Iranian missiles towards Israel, citing it as a retaliation for the deaths of key figures including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, and Abbas Nilforoushan, a senior commander in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These individuals were killed in Israeli airstrikes, further escalating tensions in the region.
In a statement, Hamas commended the Iranian response as a significant message to the Israeli government, condemning their actions as violations of international laws and humanitarian norms. The group emphasized the need to deter Israeli aggression and curb their terrorism, which they believe has gone beyond acceptable limits.
Providing context to the situation, Israel has been involved in a conflict with Hamas in Gaza since October 7 of the previous year. Simultaneously, Iran-backed Hezbollah has engaged in retaliatory attacks along Israel's northern border in solidarity with Hamas. These exchanges of hostilities have intensified in recent weeks, raising concerns about the potential for a broader, multi-front conflict in the region.
