Iran has said it was not involved in planning or carrying out Hamas’ attack on Israel. The portal writes about this Amwaj.media It cites unnamed senior Arab security sources in Beirut.
The report stated that the portal’s source “strongly denies reports that the Palestinian attack on October 7 followed a series of secret meetings between Arab and Iranian officials in Lebanon.”
In a statement to Amwaj.media, Iran’s mission to the UN also rejected the possibility of the Quds Force being involved in decisions regarding the Hamas offensive.
The mission emphasized that it strongly supports Palestine but does not agree with its reaction, adding, “The decisions taken by the Palestinian resistance are highly autonomous and unshakably compatible with the legitimate interests of the Palestinian people.”
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were launched into Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Against this background, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on October 7 entry state of emergency in the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war. The IDF’s operation against Hamas was called “Iron Swords”.
Previously Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant promiseHe said the “unprecedented response” to the Gaza Strip would be remembered for 50 years.