Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, told Newsmax on Tuesday that Hamas and other Iranian proxies target not only Israel but also the U.S., highlighting their shared democratic values as a key reason for the hostility.

During an interview on "Prime News," Hoenlein underscored that point when he said, "We have to remember, this is not a war only against Israel. This is a war against America."

He explained that both nations, as prominent democracies in the region, symbolize the values of freedom and democracy that Iran and its proxies seek to destroy.