Hamas, the Islamist resistance organization, was founded in 1987 during the Palestinian uprising. The founders believed that at that time, an organization rooted in Islamic values was necessary to continue the struggle. Prior to this, the Muslim Brotherhood, with its focus on Islamization, had been active in Palestine since before Israel's formation. They believed that creating a virtuous and moral Palestinian society would lead to liberation.
Featuring Tareq Baconi on the history of Hamas. This is the context we need. And it is precisely what mainstream discourse mystifies, denies, and disavows.
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