Lost Debate Who is Hamas?
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Nov 8, 2023 Explore the unbiased history of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that rules Gaza. Learn about the origins of Hamas and its phases of existence. Dive into the ideology and founding document of Hamas, including its anti-Semitic roots. Examine the relationship between the PLO and Hamas and their differing views on diplomacy. Delve into the lead up to the 2006 legislative elections in Palestine and the formation of an emergency government. Discover the intentions of the hostage-takers and Israel's pursuit of Hamas leaders.
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Hamas Information Scarcity
- Hamas's information is often unreliable and disjointed, making objective analysis challenging.
- Deep resources on the group are scarce, even for researchers.
Hamas's Three Phases
- Hamas has evolved through three phases: emergence in a Fatah-dominated world, governance in Gaza, and return to paramilitary focus.
- The October 7th attack marked their shift away from governance.
Hamas's Identity: Political or Religious?
- Tarek Baconi's book argues Hamas is political, not religious, but contradicts this by acknowledging Hamas's Islamic identity.
- Ravi Gupta challenges this premise, emphasizing Hamas's explicit Islamic fundamentalism.