HAMAS

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Hamas (full name - Harakat al-Mukawama al-Islamiya or Islamic Resistance Movement) is a Palestinian militant group that has been limited to governing the Gaza Strip since 2007, but later expanded its capabilities.

2024

Israel kills several children and grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya

On April 10, 2024, Israel's military struck a car in western Gaza, killing several children and grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya.

Sister of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniya arrested in Israel

On the morning of April 1, 2024, in southern Israel, Zeb Abdel-Salem Haniya, the sister of Hamas politburo head Ismail Haniya, was arrested in the Tel Sheva settlement. Various documents were found in the detainee's house, as well as cash and a gold bar.

Security officials claim that during a search she was also found with evidence "linking her to crimes against Israeli security." She is accused of facilitating a terrorist organisation and inciting terror.

Since the fall, 9 thousand Hamas fighters have died during the fighting

According to Israel, by the end of January 2024, 9,000 Hamas fighters died during the fighting, but the organization's infrastructure remained.

Israeli Air Force destroys deputy head of Hamas Politburo Saleh al-Aruri in Beirut suburbs

On January 3, 2024, Israeli troops launched a targeted airstrike on the suburb of Beirut - Ad-Dahiya. The target of the attack was the deputy head of the Hamas Politburo, Saleh al-Aruri.

Six more people died with him. According to some Palestinian resources, the leader of Hamas's military wing in southern Lebanon, Abu Amer, was also among the dead. However, the information has not yet been confirmed.

On one of the available personnel, you can see the fast food restaurants Burger Addict and Food Bae, which are located at the intersection of Hassan Nasrallah and Hareta Khraika, and the incident itself occurred just north of the street.

2023

US imposes new series of sanctions on Hamas and financiers who support the organization

On October 18, 2023, the United States imposed a new series of sanctions against Hamas. The sanctions target Hamas members and financiers who helped the group move money through its network. According to the administration of US President Biden, Hamas has assets worth hundreds of billions of dollars, which are stored in illegal investment portfolios.

With Hamas already under heavy sanctions, the Biden administration is increasingly pursuing "financial intermediaries" in countries such as Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and Qatar that help Hamas carry out its activities.

In Britain, journalists are forced to call Hamas terrorists and arrest demonstrators for supporting Palestine

According to British law, the use of the symbols of the Hamas movement and their open support is criminally punishable, but Interior Minister Suella Braverman sent an explanatory letter to police stations, in which she also gave recommendations to qualify waving a Palestinian flag or performing songs in support of Palestine as a criminal offense.

Against the background of this statement, arrests have already begun. In Manchester, in St. Peter's Square, police detained a man "for wearing the flag of Palestine and violating public order."

In addition, the BBC Corporation was widely criticized by members of parliament for refusing to call the attacks in Israel "terrorism." The Air Force justified this by the fact that they want to remain objective and cover events in such a way that viewers can evaluate what is happening from their own point of view.

"Hamas is a terrorist organization. I want to make sure that you recognize this in your reporting, these are not militants, these are terrorists, "said Foreign Minister James Cleverly.

Pro-Palestinian rallies in Britain continue in October 2023, without having any serious consequences for society. In addition, they are not so massive and destructive, but the British government puts demonstrators in a tough framework, intimidating them with prison. The media also fall under the distribution when they are openly dictated the line that journalists and editors should adhere to.

Democracy and freedom of speech in action.

France and EU recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization

In October 2023, France and the EU recognized Hamas as a terrorist organization.

Declaring war on Israel

On the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Kataib Izz al-Din al-Qassam group (Hamas combat wing) announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, unleashing another local war against Israel.

The formal reason was regular oppression by and assassination of Al-Aqsa, where local Arab parishioners were repeatedly repressed (plus, raids against Islamic Jihad have been carried out in Jenin for the past few weeks).

The operation began spectacularly: a boat landing was landed in the north of the Gaza Strip, and personnel from the air landing also appear on the Web - someone on paragliders landed in the rear cities.

As a result of the first three hours of fighting, the group successfully captured a military base in the village of Kerim-Shalom: there are many personnel of killed IDF servicemen and captured equipment on the Web.

This is a large base on the border with Egypt. The fence at the captured base was first dismantled with screw screws, then demolished with a bulldozer.

At the same time, over five thousand missiles were fired (as a rule, artisanal crafts that fall wherever they fall, but add noise and panic).

Four Israeli helicopters were shot down from portable anti-aircraft missile systems over the Gaza Strip.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade and Al-Quds Brigades, Tullkarm Battalion are involved in the fighting.

Palestinian groups said the goal of taking Israeli servicemen and settlers hostage was bargaining for captured Palestinians. They demand the release of all seven thousand detainees.

The Taliban have asked Iran, Jordan and Iraq to let their troops into Israel to help Hamas "conquer Jerusalem."

The number of deaths from the Israeli side in the first daylight hours exceeded the losses in the 33-day war with Lebanese Hezbollah in 2006.

Expanding influence after Iran-Saudi reconciliation

In April 2023, Hamas is growing in influence, making progress against its enemy Israel and at the same time restoring ties throughout the Middle East.

The Palestinian paramilitary group is restoring regional ties. After its sponsor, Iran, restored relations with its arch-enemy Saudi Arabia in early 2023, Hamas leader Ismail Haniya and his deputies visited the kingdom for the first time in years in April.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in Saudi Arabia in April 2023

It also restored ties with Syria after a decade-long break and established bases in Turkey, Lebanon and Qatar.

Hamas's expansion is part of a geopolitical shift in favor of Iran.