Hamas Lost in Gaza -Guy BechorToday, the Hamas state is boycotted by all global elements, with the exception of Iran. However, the ties with Iran are turning out to do more damage than good.
They indeed bring in tens of millions of dollars a year, but they have tainted Hamas' image in the eyes of the [Sunni] Arab world and in the eyes of some Palestinians themselves. Hamas is being portrayed as a servant of a foreign phenomenon.
(Ynet News)
Hamas Kills Palestinian Who Objected to Shooting at Israelis
On Saturday, Ahmed Suleiman Abu Meghassib, 25, from Gaza, died from a gunshot in the back fired by Palestinian militants when he attempted to prevent them from getting close to his house to fire at Israeli military posts.
(Palestinian Center for Human Rights)
Economic Woes Behind New Unrest in Gaza -Karin Laub
The backdrop to the violence in Gaza: skeletons of unfinished apartment towers, shuttered factories, empty store shelves and skyrocketing prices for bread and cigarettes after five months of rule by the Islamic militants of Hamas and isolation from the world.
Still, Hamas' grip on power doesn't appear in serious danger.
(AP)
Hamas Puts Down Gaza Schoolgirl Demonstration -Paul Martin & David Byers
The headscarved students had gathered in front of the town's police station chanting "Shia, Shia, Shia," a derogatory reference to Iran's backing of Hamas, after going on strike in protest at the killings of Fatah members.
(Times-UK)
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