Many analysts believe that the majority of funding for Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)activities comes from _______________

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Many experts believe that PIJ receives significant funding from Iran, as well as support in the form of training and weapons. In a 2019 report, the U.S. Department of State noted that Iran "has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in support of Palestinian terrorist groups, including Hamas and PIJ.” Additionally, in 2018, Israel intercepted a shipment of Iranian weapons headed for PIJ in Gaza. Syria and Iraq are not typically cited as major sources of funding for PIJ, and while Afghanistan has had some presence of Iranian influence, it is not known to be a significant source of funding for the group.

Many Analysts Believe That the Majority of Funding for Palestinian