How far does Hamas spread in the world and who is funding them now - The Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strateg

Prof. Kobi Michael discussed how Hamas is an ideological branch of the Muslim Brotherhood and a reflection of Political Islam that has established a global “economic empire,” operating companies in places like Africa and South America and transferring funds through Qatar and Turkey. He emphasized the deep involvement of Iran in the October 7th attack, noting that the Iranians provided substantial support during the planning, as well as equipment, intelligence, and training, despite being surprised by the specific timing of the launch. Furthermore, the he explained that Hamas strategically counted on Israel’s aggressive reaction to amplify its narrative of victimhood, war crimes, and genocide, demonstrating its experience in exploiting the weaknesses of the international community and media to generate sympathy.

The full interview took place on Chai FM on November 21, 2025.