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Oct 2023
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#2 - Let's Talk Hamas: Who Are They? (Pa...

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Hamas has been at the centre of all talking points regarding Palestine recently, specifically regarding its role as the main faction undertaking armed resistance against the Israeli occupation. In part one of this special episode of the Let's Talk Palestine Podcast, we attempt to guide the listener through the basics of Hamas, from its rise to prominence in Palestinian society, to the legitimacy of its armed resistance. Join us!

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