... the implantation of Israel, and has struggled mightily to remain unified ever since. Although Hamas itself is not yet a quarter-century old, it is important to recall that the earliest armed resistance to ... that the Fatah government on the West Bank will collapse. But in the meantime Hamas is under pressure to deliver something more than bravado to its people. Perhaps, as Gunning suggests, it ...

... condemnations from many Palestinians and Arabs. Over the past few days, Hamas leaders have come under immense pressure from their followers and other radical ... claimed that the Likud party was working toward bringing Hamas to power through presidential and parliamentary elections. According to Nazzal ... Likud to help it remove the PA from power and bring Hamas to the West Bank. Jamal Muhaisen, a member ...

... . The two sides despise one another so tremendously that some Palestinians have been arguing that Hamas and Fatah hate each other more than they hate Israel. Had it not been for Israel's physical presence ... . Any agreement that Israel reaches with Fatah will be automatically rejected by Hamas and a large number of Palestinians. Instead of focusing its attention and efforts on achieving ...

... mind at a time, rather than by imposing decrees from above. You can't understand Hamas without also understanding the Brotherhood. Consider the following: Since the death of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, " ... recently arrested for inciting Palestinians in Jerusalem. The arrest, according was a message to Hamas not to further inflame tensions. The FBI has been asked to investigate whether George ...

... the United Nations to examine the conduct of Israel and Hamas during the Gaza operation, called both sides to investigate their ... Middle East and North Africa division said that "Hamas, just like Israel, needs to make clear to its forces that unlawful attacks ... to follow the Goldstone Report's recommendations, Hamas has no excuse for not carrying out serious war crimes investigations." ...

... shows Viva Palestina monies may have ended up in Hamas hands. ZOA officials said Galloway visited ... convoy, has already demonstrated his willingness to directly support Hamas,” the letter said. In another letter to UCI administrators ... country and to peace loving and civilised nations everywhere. Hamas is designated a terrorist organisation in the US, as in many other countries. If Galloway ...