Today, Explained How Palestinians view Hamas
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Oct 16, 2023 Khaled Al-Hroub, a Professor of Middle Eastern Studies specializing in the Palestinian issue, delves deep into the complexities of Palestinian perspectives on Hamas. He discusses how Palestinians elected Hamas in 2006 and the murky reputation the group holds among them, contrasting this with its classification as a terrorist organization by many abroad. The conversation also touches on Hamas's evolution from charitable roots to a political entity, the challenges it faced in governance, and the impact of Gaza's dire humanitarian crisis on its standing with the people.
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Hamas Origins
- Hamas emerged from the Palestinian Muslim Brotherhood, which initially focused on social work, not resistance.
- The First Intifada in 1987 pushed them to adopt a resistance strategy, leading to their formation.
Hamas Charter
- Hamas's 1988 charter contained religious rhetoric and anti-Semitic themes, which they later distanced themselves from.
- They claim to oppose Israel's occupation, not Judaism itself.
Hamas and Terrorism
- Hamas uses violence against Israeli occupation, viewing it as legitimate resistance.
- Israel and its allies classify Hamas as a terrorist organization, while Palestinians often view them as freedom fighters.
