Hamas and the Origins of Palestinian Islamism

Episode 11 of The History of Palestine digs into the rise of Hamas, from its roots in the Muslim Brotherhood in Gaza to its founding in 1987 during the First Intifada. We explore the role of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the ideology of resistance and social welfare, the 1988 Charter's controversial language, and how Hamas positioned itself against Fatah and the PLO. The episode also covers key early actions, the movement's military wing, and the impact of the Oslo Accords on its trajectory. Specific details include the founding of the Islamic Center (Mujamma' al-Islami) in 1973, the role of the Gaza Strip's refugee camps, the detention of Yassin, and the rivalry with Fateh. We also touch on the internal Palestinian debates about secular vs. religious nationalism, the al-Qassam Brigades named after Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, and the early years of suicide bombings in the 1990s.

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