As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the United States, several major Palestinian factions have once again made clear where they stand. Through a series of public statements, political declarations, and calls for mobilization, these groups have reaffirmed their solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran, framing the current confrontation not as an isolated military exchange, but as part of a broader regional struggle that directly implicates the Palestinian cause.

Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim described the attack on Iran as an act driven by what he characterized as Israel’s expansionist strategy under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking from Qatar, where he resides, Naim portrayed the escalation as part of a coordinated effort aligned with long-term Israeli strategic objectives. He called on Arab and Islamic nations to close ranks and stand united against what he described as aggression targeting not only Iran but the broader region.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) issued a similarly forceful statement. The group condemned what it labeled “blatant American-Israeli aggression,” warning that the confrontation represents a dangerous escalation with implications far beyond Iran’s borders. According to PIJ, the military action reflects an effort to redraw the political map of the Middle East in a manner favorable to Israel while weakening the Palestinian cause and suppressing regional resistance movements. The group emphasized what it described as Iran’s legitimate right to self-defense and urged Arab and Islamic societies to unite in opposition to the campaign.

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a faction within the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), also joined the chorus of support. It called on liberation movements and “freedom-loving” people worldwide to declare solidarity........

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