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Originally Posted by blankall
Firstly, it was 7,000 settlers removed from the Gaza Strip, not 250. Secondly, was it more "frightening" than dragging bodies behind motorcycles or throwing people off of buildings, which is what Hamas does to their opposition or anyone they decide is a "spy".
Also, Hamas won a general election in 2006. So they must have had some popularity, despite their stated goal of military conflict. The whole rockets thing really wasn't a surprise to anyone. Hamas's popularity also seems to be climbing with Palestinians, not declining:
http://www.haaretz.com/news/hamas-le...of-us-1.155935 |
I missed a zero. Thought it was 2500 that were the final holdouts who had to be removed semi-forcibly. At any rate, the article you quote is from 2005? Undoubtedly Hamas was elected. The reasons behind that election result are numerous.
I suppose I should respond to the "frightening" part. Yes, Hamas is frightening. I find extremists of any sort frightening. Israelis and Palestinians have no shortage.