Iran Aims to Arm Gaza with Surface-to-Air Missiles to Counter Israeli Aircraft
In a recent statement, a senior member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards referenced the forces of Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza and their ongoing conflict with Israel. The official expressed Iran’s expectation for the forces in Gaza to acquire surface-to-air missiles, also known as anti-aircraft missiles, in order to shoot down and intercept aircraft from Israel.
The official’s comments come amidst escalating tensions in the region, as Iran aims to support Hamas and prevent its collapse in the face of Israeli attacks. Eliezer (Cheney) Marom, the former commander of the Navy, highlighted Iran’s strategy in the war, stating that the goal is to wear down Israel and force a ceasefire in order to save Hamas and maintain the threat from the south.
Amidst these developments, there are growing concerns about the potential impacts of an extensive military operation in the southern Gaza Strip, where approximately one million refugees are concentrated. It is feared that any extensive military operation could result in the displacement of civilians, with fears that some Hamas members may infiltrate refugee groups seeking refuge in neighboring countries.
These developments have raised alarms about the potential for widespread unrest and the possibility of conflict spreading beyond Gaza. As Israel seeks to tighten its grip on the region, concerns persist about the potential for conflict to spread to neighboring countries, with fears that displaced civilians and possibly even Hamas members could seek refuge in other countries and continue waging war against Israel from new lands.