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Aug 2024
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Hamas Part II - Rulers of Gaza: Kalam Sh...

Edgar Mannheimer
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What does Hamas do when it takes over Gaza? It implements an Islamist agenda and mobilises the population for resistance against Israel.

In Part 2 of our series on Hamas for Kalam Shorts, Edgar and Sam discuss how Hamas act once they gain formal political power. They also discuss Hamas' international appeal with parts of the Western Left.

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