News & Articles - Features
Background
Friday 05 December 2008
What is the reality of daily life in Gaza under Hamas and can a militant religious organisation move from international pariah to meaningful political player? David Rosenberg explores the issues.
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Divide and rule
Thursday 04 December 2008
In the 1960s the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) was formed to fight for Palestinian statehood and self-determination.
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Religion and realpolitik
Thursday 04 December 2008
As an overtly Islamist political organisation, Hamas challenged the PLO and scored impressive electoral victories, particularly in Gaza but also in the West Bank.
