Iran and Hamas’s Jerusalem/Gaza offensive against Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: As ever, Iran prefers to avoid direct involvement. But without its backing, support and expertise, the latest Hamas offensive against Israel would have been inconceivable.
PALESTINIANS WAVE Hamas flags on the last Friday of Ramadan in protest over the possible eviction of families in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, earlier this month.(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)ByJONATHAN SPYERUpdated:
