This chapter explores the aftermath of Hamas winning an election and coming to power in Gaza, the cycle of war between Israel and Hamas, and the impact of the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip.
The US along with Israel and many of its allies have long considered Hamas a terrorist group. Khaled Al-Hroub, a professor at Northwestern University in Qatar, explains how its reputation is a lot murkier among Palestinians, who elected the group to political power in 2006.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Siona Peterous, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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