Amidst President Biden’s assurance to President Isaac Herzog of Israel that the United States is fully committed to the security of the Jewish state, a new report from a think tank has revealed that the U.S. has not designated several Iranian-backed entities as terrorist organizations. Recently, Israel deployed nearly 2,000 troops to counter Palestinian terrorists who are supported by Iran. According to Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi, a former deputy commander of the Israel Defense Forces’ Gaza Division, Iran aims to make the Samaria region another Gaza. Avivi, who is now the CEO of the Israel Defense and Security Forum, stated that Iran is providing funding, weapons, and support to various factions within the Palestinian Authority, including Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
For decades, Iran has been building a network of armed groups on Israel’s borders, including Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, and other terrorist organizations. While the U.S. has designated Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the IRGC as terrorist entities, the Washington-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has found that many Iranian-backed groups targeting Israel and U.S. interests are not listed as foreign terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. These groups include Abd Al-Qadir Al-Husseini Brigades, Badr Organization, Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Lions’ Den, Liwa Al-Quds, and Popular Resistance Committees. The FDD report calls for the U.S. to impose sanctions on these organizations.
According to Joe Truzman, the author of the FDD report, all these groups meet the U.S. criteria for terrorist designations, and it is crucial to shed light on their activities and push for sanctions. The report also highlights the monitoring of Iran-backed terrorist organizations by FDD’s Long War Journal and emphasizes the continuous threat posed by these groups on multiple fronts.
Hezbollah is considered the most dangerous group due to its size and influence, followed by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. However, coordination between these groups allows them to launch efficient attacks, such as rocket attacks and drone strikes.
It is concerning that these 19 Iranian regime-backed groups can unite and pose a significant threat to Israel. Benjamin Weinthal, a reporter for Fox News Digital, emphasizes the need to address this issue and prevent the formation of multiple fronts against Israel.
In conclusion, the U.S. must take action to designate these Iranian-backed entities as terrorist organizations and impose sanctions to counter their destabilizing influence in the region. The report serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by these groups and the necessary measures to ensure the security of Israel and U.S. interests.
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