New Delhi, Jan 29 (NationPress) In the past 18 months, a significant number of Hamas militants have traveled to Pakistan and participated in various public gatherings. The ISI has shown a welcoming attitude towards the Hamas leadership, facilitating collaboration with members of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

After the assaults from Israel, Hamas has suffered considerable setbacks. Despite their ability to launch impactful strikes, they are currently diminished due to the prolonged conflict with Israel. Many efforts to reorganize and revitalize the group have been unsuccessful, primarily because Israeli forces are actively targeting them and will thwart any attempts to reinforce their presence in and around Gaza.

When the Hamas leadership sought assistance from the ISI, the agency was eager to offer them a safe haven to regroup. An official from the Intelligence Bureau stated that training sessions are ongoing, with new recruits being flown into Pakistan. These training sessions are conducted in collaboration with fighters from Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

The official further explained that Hamas understands that Israeli forces are unlikely to target their camps within Pakistan. This allows them to operate freely, without the fear of being attacked, the official added. Indian intelligence agencies have indicated that the existence of Hamas in Pakistan raises concerns for India.

Another source indicated that while the presence of Hamas in Pakistan is not an immediate threat, their collaboration with groups that pose a direct risk to India is alarming.

In comparison to Jaish-e-Mohammed or Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hamas possesses more advanced capabilities. During these training programs, Hamas members will transfer knowledge to the Pakistan-based terror organizations, teaching them how to execute more sophisticated attacks, which is a significant danger for India, according to officials.

This alliance is beneficial for both Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, as both groups are still in a phase of reorganization. They faced severe losses during the Indian Armed Forces' Operation Sindoor, which led to the destruction of many of their operatives and facilities, including the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur and the primary training site of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Murdike.

Although Hamas has its own funding sources, the ISI has exploited the organization's name to gather donations, redirecting these funds to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Under the guise of charity for Gaza, these groups have raised millions, which are not being allocated to Hamas but are instead utilized to restore the facilities lost during the Indian military operations.

Observers of Pakistan's actions suggest that this situation reveals the nation's hypocrisy. Former US President Donald Trump had invited Pakistan to join the US-led intergovernmental organization, the Board of Peace, aimed at fostering stability and securing peace in Gaza.

Experts criticize this decision, arguing that Pakistan is harboring Hamas and providing them with the necessary resources to regroup, ultimately threatening peace in Gaza.