Hamas: A Beginner’s Guide

‘This short, timely introduction provides a history of the movement, a rundown of key policies, sketches of key figures … Hroub’s aim is to “debunk” western misconceptions by depicting what he calls “the real Hamas”: embedded in the community by its social arms, and driven to suicide bombing by Israeli intransigence. [Yet] Hroub is not afraid to voice criticism or disquiet.’