Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni Islamic terrorist organization that operates primarily in Gaza and the West Bank, with holdings in Arab countries throughout the Middle East.
Hamas was an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood political movement, and was established in 1987 in the wake of the First Intifada. According to Hamas’s charter, the organization was established to liberate Palestine from Israel in order to establish an Islamic state. It holds aspirations on all territory between the Mediterranean seas and the Jordan river, and refuses to acknowledge Israel in any capacity.
The group has a military wing, known as the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Hamas has used a wide range of tactics, but it does not discriminate in its targets, and often targets civilians. It is recognized by most Western states as a terrorist organization. Hamas has engaged in a number of military confrontations with Israel. Its military wing has employed tactics such as suicide bombings, rocket attacks, kidnapping attempts, and tunnel infiltrations against Israeli soldiers and civilians.
In 2006, the Palestinians held legislative elections in Gaza, but when Hamas won, there was a civil war, and Hamas seized full control of the Strip. Under Hamas, Gaza has been in a longstanding state of conflict with Israel. From the 2005 Israeli disengagement onwards, Hamas has continued to commit terrorist attacks against Israelis from Gaza, and several operations have been fought to quell Hamas attacks, including 2008's Cast Lead, 2011's Pillar of Defense, 2014's Protective Edge, and 2021's Guardian of the Walls.
This week’s DNC proved that the Democratic Party still has deep roots in Zionism and support for the Jewish people. Let’s hope this sentiment continues.
This is not about the Islamic Republic threatening the Jewish state. This is about a jihadist bully threatening the global village, starting with the Jews.
The IDF worked in cooperation with the Border Police and Shin Bet to arrest wanted individuals and destroy laboratories for creating explosives.
The hostages, who were taken on October 7 and killed in captivity, were brought back to Israel to be laid to rest.
Netanyahu touts IAF strength amid northern tensions • Army Intel chief retires urges Oct. 7 investigation • Hamas, Islamic Jihad blame Israel for talks breakdown
By insisting on Israel's presence along the corridor, Netanyahu ensures Israel's security and rolls back on decades of wishful thinking that led to Oct. 7 in the first place.
The survey also explored other key issues, such as the overwhelming opposition to obtaining Israeli citizenship.
Bernie Sanders calls for permanent ceasefire • return of hostages while speaking at DNC • Blinken says IDF withdrawal must be part of hostage, ceasefire deal.
The video was streamed from Deir al-Balah.
Families of hostages received alarming messages demanding ransom payments and threatening that without action, they may never see their loved ones again.
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