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Is Iran behind spread of Shiism in Gaza?

The people of the Gaza Strip fear Iran’s support for Hamas aims to spread Shiism in the Sunni-majority enclave.
Palestinian scouts take part in a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the killing of IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani (portrait), Gaza City, on Jan. 4, 2021.

The Gaza Strip's population has long been predominantly Sunni, with almost no presence of Shiism. But growing Iranian support for some small Palestinian groups in the enclave has led to a spread of Shiism among faction leaders. 

This is the case with Harakat al-Sabireen (Movement of Those Who Endure With Patience). The Hamas government had banned Harakat al-Sabireen and its activities in Gaza in 2015 but failed to suspend its Iranian-backed charity, the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation.

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