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[-] halfempty@kbin.social 19 points 1 year ago

I am wondering to what extent Hamas represents the Palestinians.

[-] SARGEx117@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago

Hamas represents all Palestinians the way Israel and the IDF represent all jews.

[-] Jonna@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

FWIW, Hamas won the last election that the Palestinian Authority held in 2006 (!) Fatah pretty much kept the West Bank, denying Hamas the victory, but couldn't stop Hamas from taking over in Gaza. My understanding of PA politics was that negotiation with Israel was seen as a dead end and that any party with negotiations as a primary tactic was going to lose. And Israel is responsible for that perception.

[-] jscummy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Hamas was elected in 2006 but has held on to power since. A poll from a few years back showed 52% support still, but I would hope that's had a steep crash now

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