HAMAS: Top 5 facts about the Islamic resistance movement
Hamas, or the Arabic acronym, stands for “Guaranteeing the Islamic Resistance Movement.” This is a Palestinian organization that has become an important factor in the Middle East and the subject of many discussions and disputes in the world. Here are five key facts about Hamas that are worth knowing:
- Founding and purpose: Hamas was founded in 1987 in response to the Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation. The organization’s main goal is to liberate the Palestinian territories, in particular the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, from Israeli occupation and establish an Islamic state in the region.
- A political and military organization: Hamas has a dual status as both a political party and a military group. In the 2006 Palestinian elections, Hamas won and gained control of Gaza, forming a government. At the same time, they are waging an armed struggle against Israel.
- Religious ideology: known for his Islamic ideology and study of the Quran. They consider the war against Israel to be sacred, and this has become an important part of their activities. Although the organization conducts social and charitable activities in the Palestinian territories, they are also accused of using civilian objects for military purposes.
- International status: Many countries and associations consider Hamas a terrorist organization. In particular, the United States, the European Union, and Israel have included them in the list of terrorist groups. This led to restrictions on funding and international contacts.
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Conflicts and ceasefires: Hamas has been involved in numerous conflicts with Israel, resulting in destruction and loss of life. The recent conflicts in the Gaza Strip have led to numerous ceasefires, but the situation remains tense. On October 7, Israel was subjected to a large-scale rocket attack from the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces press service reported. Starting at 06:28 a.m., alarms were heard in many cities across the country, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Millions of Israeli residents found themselves in the missile strike zone.
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