On October 7 , 2023, the world was exposed to the unbearable reality Israel has lived with for years: murderous terrorism that goes beyond rockets or isolated attacks and seeks the outright destruction of an entire nation. Hamas carried out an unprecedented massacre in the Gaza border region, prompting a painful question amid global shock: How was such a broad, coordinated, and brutal assault possible?
The answer lies in the terrorists’ murderous ideology – and the money that fuels it. Despite the October 7 massacre, international criticism, and sanctions, the funding engine for these groups continues to operate with little interruption.
Economic support for Hamas and Hezbollah relies, first and foremost, on Iran. According to Western estimates, the Islamic Republic transfers about $7