The Hamas leader behind the October 7 attack and the hostage release
State of the World from NPR
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The Rise and Strategy of a Hamas Leader
This chapter examines the rise of a Hamas leader who gained influence through his high-profile imprisonment and subsequent release. It explores his views on Israeli captives, the media's role in the Palestinian cause, and the strategy of using violent protests for better conditions in Gaza, while drawing parallels between his past actions and the recent Hamas attack.
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