From Charity Work to Militancy: The Birth of Hamas

This chapter explores the transformation of Med Yesin from a charitable worker to the founder of Hamas, detailing his involvement in armed activities and subsequent arrest by the Israelis. It delves into the political landscape in Palestine, contrasting the ideals of Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Yasser Arafat in favor of a two-state solution, while highlighting Hamas' rejection of this notion. The chapter also discusses the release of Yesin from jail and his controversial views on Jews.