Hamas

This is an in-depth study of the Hamas movement in Palestine, examining its historical, ideological, and operational aspects. It traces the genesis of Hamas during the (first) Palestinian uprising, examines its political formation and intellectual development, and presents its evolving attitude towards the struggle and its present conduct. The author also discusses Hamas’s relations with the PLO and other actors on the Palestinian political scene, its Arab and international relations, and its political program and mode of popular operation.