Hamas

Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist movement and political organization operating primarily in the Gaza Strip. Founded in 1987, Hamas has both military and political branches and is known for advocating armed resistance against Israel in pursuit of establishing a Palestinian state. The organization has been designated as a terrorist group by several countries, including the United States, the European Union, and Israel. Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007 and frequently engages in conflict with Israeli forces, leading to humanitarian crises and numerous civilian casualties. This section covers news, analysis, and current events related to Hamas’s activities, policies, conflicts, and impact on the Middle Eastern situation.