Since the 12-day war with Israel and the United States, a bad situation has become even worse.
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The Origins of Hamas. 8. Learning from the Early Story of Hamas
Hamas’ terrorism is based on a religious ideology, not on politics. When political solutions fail, and the military ones succeed only partially, the question is how Palestinians may be persuaded not to support Hamas.
The Origins of Hamas. 7. The Second Intifada
The Second Intifada, unlike the first, did not have a political project. It was pure desperation, and some believed it announced the end of the world. Instead, 9/11 came.
The Origins of Hamas. 6. Contesting the Palestinian National Authority
Hamas saw the 1993 Oslo Accords and the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority as an Israeli-American plot against the Islamic movement.
The Origins of Hamas. 5. From Car Bombs to Suicide Attacks
In 1992–93, international and domestic factors persuaded the leaders of Hamas that terrorism had become the best option.
The Origins of Hamas. 4. 1987, Hamas Is Founded
Concomitant with the first Intifada, the Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine decided it was time to create an organization prioritizing the armed struggle.
The Origins of Hamas. 3. Between Islamization and Armed Struggle
The Palestinian Muslim Brotherhood was accused of having wasted twenty years in building mosques rather than organizing terrorist attacks. But the mosques prepared the future success of Hamas.
The Origins of Hamas. 2. The Muslim Brotherhood and the Question of Palestine
Although the Muslim Brotherhood was born in Egypt around Egyptian domestic issues, it was by prioritizing the Palestinian question that it became a global movement.
The Origins of Hamas. 1. The Precursors and ‘Izz-Id-Din al-Qassam
Understanding where Hamas comes from is essential to read recent events correctly. A new “Bitter Winter” series.
Pakistani Jews and Israel: The Conspiracy That Wasn’t
The visit of a few Pakistanis to Israel unleashed wild accusations and anti-Semitic comments by social media trolls.