Disagreement keeps Hamas-Iran rapprochement on ice - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
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The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, has remained silent in the recent media discussion between Hamas and Iran regarding the campaign against Meshaal.
A Hamas military official who spoke to Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity said, “The al-Qassam Brigades might be the biggest beneficiary from renewed ties with Tehran, given its need for military support. Yet, we will not receive a single bullet [in military assistance] from any party unless there is full consent from Hamas’ political leadership, headed by Meshaal.”
He added, “The al-Qassam Brigades is a Hamas wing and not the entire movement. Therefore, it is committed to the decisions of the regulatory institutions, and we will be supportive of any rapprochement with Iran to the advantage of the resistance. Yet, our commitment to the cohesion of the movement and organizational structure, as well as the symbolism of the leadership, will not be subject to bargaining.”
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