This chapter explores how Hamas connected with Palestinians through advocating for reform and resistance against Israeli occupation, ultimately winning the elections. It also delves into the ambivalence Hamas had towards governance due to their focus on mobilizing people under occupation.
Featuring Tareq Baconi on the history of Hamas. This is the context we need. And it is precisely what mainstream discourse mystifies, denies, and disavows.
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