by Michael Gabriel Hernandez, Global Research:
The US said Monday it does not have any information to suggest that Iran helped Hamas plan an unprecedented attack on Israel in which Hamas operatives infiltrated the country from land, sea and air amid barrages of missiles.
Speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, a senior Defense Department official said that while Iran is definitely “in the picture” after having provided Hamas with years of support “we have no information corroborating the specifics of” Iran’s reported aid for and sign-off on the attack.
The official maintained, however, that Iran has been supporting Hamas, Lebanese Hezbollah and other groups across the region for years, and has been increasing the sophistication of weaponry it provides.