Evidence suggests Hamas used North Korean arms in recent attack on Israel
- Hamas likely used North Korean rocket-propelled grenades and other weapons in assault on Israel in early October.
- North Korea has history of supporting Palestinian militant groups with arms, despite repeated denials.
- Weapons like the F-7 rocket-propelled grenade and Bulsae missile were identified from evidence.
- The F-7 resembles the Soviet RPG-7 but has differences making it effective against armored vehicles.
- Use of North Korean arms highlights Pyongyang's illicit weapons proliferation to non-state actors.