What is the significance of the term "occupation"? A key concept in Hamas s ideology is "occupation." In the discussion offered here, I am not going to offer insights into international law. My concern is with the ideology of occupation. "Occupation" is
What is Hamas? Hamas is an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood. Founded in 1988, Hamas s name is an acronym for "Islamic Resistance Movement" in Arabic. The word hamas also means "zeal," "enthusiasm" or "fanaticism." Hamas is one of two parties in power
Why is the destruction of Israel necessary in Hamas s understanding? The reasons for this are religious. The Hamas Charter asserts that once land has been conquered and occupied by Islam, it belongs eternally as a waqf ( perpetual trust ) for Muslims.
Many pro-Palestinian protestors were upset that Western government leaders have been offering condolences for the Israelis killed by Hamas on October 7, and endorsing Israelis right to defend themselves. What was that about? Why is victimhood such a
On 7 October Hamas jihadis launched Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge, entering Israel to kill over 1,000 people, and take more than a hundred captives, many of them women and children, as well as an unknown number of male IDF soldiers. In scenes reminiscent of