Hamas: A Beginner's Guide
'A timely introduction' - Guardian The Islamic resistance movement Hamas was created in 1987, won the elections of the Legislative Council in 2006, and governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. The attacks on October 7th and the subsequent war on Gaza have turned the international spotlight on them. What is Hamas' history, beliefs, and political agenda? From its founding to its fierce fighting in the most recent war, this is an indispensable introduction to the controversial political, social, religious, and military organization. Challenging the reader's understanding, Palestinian writer Khaled Hroub goes beyond the caricatures of Hamas' leaders and cadre. He reveals a group often guided by pragmatic aims, providing the key facts often missing from news reports and incisive analysis of their relationship with Israel and the West. This third edition of the popular guide is fully updated, including a new introduction and chapters on Hamas and the Arab Spring, Hamas and Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century,’ and the shocking events of October 7th.
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Hamas: A Beginner's Guide
'A timely introduction' - Guardian The Islamic resistance movement Hamas was created in 1987, won the elections of the Legislative Council in 2006, and governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. The attacks on October 7th and the subsequent war on Gaza have turned the international spotlight on them. What is Hamas' history, beliefs, and political agenda? From its founding to its fierce fighting in the most recent war, this is an indispensable introduction to the controversial political, social, religious, and military organization. Challenging the reader's understanding, Palestinian writer Khaled Hroub goes beyond the caricatures of Hamas' leaders and cadre. He reveals a group often guided by pragmatic aims, providing the key facts often missing from news reports and incisive analysis of their relationship with Israel and the West. This third edition of the popular guide is fully updated, including a new introduction and chapters on Hamas and the Arab Spring, Hamas and Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century,’ and the shocking events of October 7th.
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Hamas: A Beginner's Guide

Hamas: A Beginner's Guide

by Khaled Hroub
Hamas: A Beginner's Guide

Hamas: A Beginner's Guide

by Khaled Hroub

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'A timely introduction' - Guardian The Islamic resistance movement Hamas was created in 1987, won the elections of the Legislative Council in 2006, and governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. The attacks on October 7th and the subsequent war on Gaza have turned the international spotlight on them. What is Hamas' history, beliefs, and political agenda? From its founding to its fierce fighting in the most recent war, this is an indispensable introduction to the controversial political, social, religious, and military organization. Challenging the reader's understanding, Palestinian writer Khaled Hroub goes beyond the caricatures of Hamas' leaders and cadre. He reveals a group often guided by pragmatic aims, providing the key facts often missing from news reports and incisive analysis of their relationship with Israel and the West. This third edition of the popular guide is fully updated, including a new introduction and chapters on Hamas and the Arab Spring, Hamas and Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century,’ and the shocking events of October 7th.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780745350875
Publisher: Pluto Press
Publication date: 03/20/2025
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x (d)

About the Author

Khaled Hroub is a Palestinian, born in a refugee camp in Bethlehem. He is currently Professor in Residence of Middle Eastern Studies at Northwestern University in Qatar, and former director of the Arab Media Project at Cambridge University. He is the author of numerous books including Hamas: A Beginners Guide. His articles have been published in Open Democracy, Middle East Journal and The New Arab, among many others.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Introduction to the Second Edition Introduction to the Third Edition 1. Hamas' history 2. Hamas' ideology, strategy, and objectives 3. Hamas, Israel and Judaism 4. Hamas' resistance and military strategy 5. Hamas' political and social strategy 6. Hamas and the Palestinians 7. Hamas and 'International Islamism' 8. Hamas and the World 9. Hamas' leadership and structure 10. Hamas and the 2006 elections 11. Hamas in power 12. Hamas and the Arab Revolutions (2010/11) 13. Hamas and the Wars on Gaza 14. Hamas and October 7 15. The future of Hamas
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