In recent days, tensions between Israel and Hamas have been ramping up as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have uncovered evidence of Hamas developing precision missile capabilities—using Iranian resources and assistance.
This news comes from a recently released report from the Israeli intelligence and military officials that suggests Iran had been helping Hamas militarily. According to the statement, Iran had been supplying the terrorist group with the resources and tech necessary to manufacture highly accurate precision-guided missiles.
The report also alleges that through Iran’s guidance and assistance, Hamas had created an organization focused on developing new missile-making technology. Members of this organization were trained in Iran, with some of them receiving their expertise directly from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
This news is particularly concerning for Israel because of the increasing threat that these missiles pose. Such weapons could be used for long-range attacks on Israel’s major cities, with the increased accuracy making them an even deadlier weapon. These findings could lead to an outbreak of violence in the region.
Israel has been combating Hamas and other terrorist organizations for decades and this new development only heightens the ongoing conflict. While the Israelis continue to work to combat terror, this news is further proof of why a sustainable peace is imperative for the safety of both countries.
The recent unveiling of these documents proves just how important it is for all parties to deescalate the hostility between Israel and Hamas. We must all strive to create an environment of dialogue and compromise instead of escalating into yet another conflict. It is only through calmly navigating this situation that we can prevent the horrors of war from becoming a reality.