The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hamas-iran-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hamas-Iran relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hamas-iran-relations/ 32 32 Hamas asks Iran not to target ‘neighboring countries’ after attacks on Qatar, Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-asks-iran-not-to-target-neighboring-countries-after-attacks-on-qatar-turkey/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:04:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3777715 Official from terror group says it's in touch with several nations in bid to end 'American and Zionist' aggression against Iran; at least 7 Gazans said killed by IDF in past 2 days

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]]> ‘Neither Gaza nor Lebanon’: Iranian unrest is about more than just the economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/neither-gaza-nor-lebanon-iranian-unrest-is-about-more-than-just-the-economy/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:49:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728252 A popular chant that has existed since at least 2009 signals that the protesters aren't just frustrated by day-to-day hardships, but are rejecting the regime in its entirety

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]]> Coffee and cash: How Hamas pays its civil servants amid the war https://www.timesofisrael.com/coffee-and-cash-how-hamas-pays-its-civil-servants-amid-the-war/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:10:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3634093 Employees are invited for a 'drink,' whereupon they receive partial salaries; source in terror group says senior members get paid secretly 'so as not to be exposed to strikes' by Israel

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]]> Hamas leaders asked Iran for $500 million in 2021 to destroy Israel within 2 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-leaders-asked-iran-for-500-million-in-2021-to-destroy-israel-within-2-years/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:00:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3519439 Defense minister displays letter by Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif to leader of IRGC, who he says 'accepted the request'; dozens of protesters in northern Gaza chant against Hamas

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]]> Iran says foreign minister in Qatar to meet Hamas leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-foreign-minister-in-qatar-to-meet-hamas-leaders/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:23:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3471597 Abbas Araghchi's office says he'll 'hail victory of Palestinian people' over Israel with 'legendary resistance' during Gaza war

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]]> Report: Haniyeh assassination nearly went awry due to faulty AC in Tehran guesthouse https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-haniyeh-assassination-in-tehran-nearly-went-awry-due-to-broken-ac-in-his-room/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 01:53:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448702&preview=true&preview_id=3448702 Israel delayed op until after swearing-in of new president, apparently to spare Iran further embarrassment; IRGC initially wrongly told Khamenei that IDF missile killed Hamas leader

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]]> Reports: Hamas delayed Oct. 7 attack to enlist Iran, Hezbollah; plotted 9/11-style bombing https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-hamas-delayed-oct-7-attack-to-enlist-iran-hezbollah-plotted-9-11-style-bombing/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:42:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3395952 Records of meetings indicate terror group was ready to carry out cross-border massacre by Sept. 2022, chose eventual timing for reasons that included judicial overhaul divisions

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]]> Iran’s UN mission: ‘Hoping our response won’t be to detriment of potential ceasefire’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-un-mission-hoping-our-response-wont-be-to-detriment-of-potential-ceasefire/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 04:21:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3351393 Tehran says establishing 'lasting' halt to Gaza fighting a 'priority'; senior IRGC officer: We'll carry out Khamenei's orders to inflict 'harsh punishment' for Haniyeh killing

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]]> As Sinwar takes charge, Qatar-based Hamas official to keep leading negotiations https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-sinwar-takes-charge-qatar-based-hamas-official-to-keep-leading-negotiations/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:23:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3349763 Khalil al-Hayya, who has been representing the terror group during indirect talks with Israel for a hostage-ceasefire deal, is considered well-connected to Iran

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]]> Iran claims it does not want to escalate regional tensions, but must ‘punish’ Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-claims-it-does-not-want-to-escalate-regional-tensions-but-must-punish-israel/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:56:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3347719 Tehran says it needs to 'create deterrence' after killing of Haniyeh; top revolutionary Guard commander says Israel 'digging its own grave' and 'will receive punishment in due time'

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]]> Iran to huddle with proxy leaders to discuss retaliation against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-to-huddle-with-proxy-leaders-to-discuss-retaliation-against-israel/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:59:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3345294 Islamic Republic supreme leader, senior IRGC members to attend Tehran meeting with representatives from Hamas, PIJ, Houthis, Iraqi militias

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]]> Khamenei said to order direct strike on Israel after Haniyeh killed in Tehran https://www.timesofisrael.com/khamenei-said-to-order-direct-strike-on-israel-after-haniyeh-killed-in-tehran/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:53:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3344707 Iranian officials tell NYT that options being weighed include a coordinated assault with Tehran's proxies, say defense plans also being readied in case Israel or US strikes Iran

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]]> Argentina brands Hamas a terror group, citing October 7 and its close ties to Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentina-brands-hamas-a-terror-group-citing-october-7-and-its-close-ties-to-iran/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:39:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3330616 Milei vows 'unwavering commitment to recognizing terrorists for what they are'; move comes days before 30th anniversary of AMIA bombing, which Buenos Aires has blamed on Tehran

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]]> Iran’s Khamenei tells visiting Hamas chief that Israel ‘will one day be eliminated’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-khamenei-tells-visiting-hamas-chief-that-israel-will-one-day-be-eliminated/ Thu, 23 May 2024 00:57:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3296220 'Palestine will rise from the river to the sea,’ Iranian supreme leader tells Ismail Haniyeh as he and other representatives of Tehran-backed groups attend Raisi's funeral

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]]> Iranian president threatens Israel’s annihilation if major attack occurs https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-president-threatens-israels-annihilation-if-major-attack-occurs/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:36:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3274837 During visit to Pakistan, Raisi says 'Zionist regime' will be destroyed if Israel attacks, vows to continue supporting 'the Palestinian resistance'

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