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THE IRAN FACTOR

E HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL SHOWED a sophistication in planning and execution that points clearly to a deep Iranian role. reported that intelligence experts say “key support from Iranian allies who provided military training and logistical help as well as tens of millions of dollars for weapons” are behind the Hamas atrocity. And Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer has said, “In terms of broad complicity, we are very clear about a role for Iran,” because of its support for Hamas. Whether or not Iran was directly involved in this attack, as many experts believe, it could

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