Staff Reports
The case against Hamas is without a doubt air-tight, and even President Biden’s decision to delay a ground invasion is morally indefensible. But now, there’s another disturbing question on the table: does Hamas have access to chemical weapons? This shocking revelation comes from a report by Axios, which details how the Israeli military discovered a USB key containing instructions for a “cyanide dispersion device” on the body of a Hamas operative involved in a recent terrorist attack.
Israeli intelligence wasted no time and promptly shared this information with Western countries, including the United States. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has since confirmed the report. Astonishingly, the document’s origin has been traced back to a 2003 Al-Qaeda manual. The fact that Hamas possesses this information, labeled “Top Secret” to them, is deeply troubling.
Now, it’s important to note that there is no concrete evidence to suggest that Hamas is currently planning to employ chemical weapons. However, given their history of drugging up attackers with captagon, an amphetamine-like drug, to fuel their violent rampages, the potential for chemical warfare cannot be overlooked.
But the real question is: where does Iran fit into all of this? The Middle East has seen its fair share of chemical weapons use, particularly by Syria against its own people. And it’s no secret that Iran has dabbled in chemical warfare in the past. Although it’s unclear whether Iran currently possesses chemical weapons, their undeniable support for Hamas raises suspicions. The National Security Council’s spokesman, John Kirby, declared that Iran continues to aid and actively facilitate Hamas attacks.
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If there’s no denying the connection between Hamas and Iran, we must explore the possibility of Iran providing Hamas with the materials and knowledge to produce chemical weapons. The extent of this collaboration remains unknown, but the potential danger it poses cannot be disregarded.
The fact of the matter is that we are faced with many uncertainties, making this situation all the more perilous. Israel’s recent intelligence failure on Oct. 7 raises serious concerns about our ability to detect and prevent future attacks. The United States, instead of focusing on the Hamas threat, was preoccupied with striking a deal with Iran.
In light of these developments, we can no longer afford to ignore the possibility of Hamas possessing chemical weapons. The unknown is always more dangerous than the known, especially when it comes to terrorism. It is imperative that we thoroughly investigate this matter and address the larger issue of Iran’s potential access to chemical weapons. Until we have concrete answers and have strengthened our intelligence capabilities, we must assume that this threat is real and act accordingly.
