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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sam Kiley

INSANE: Hamas does not know its purpose when it is not fighting a war | Rare Historical Photos

Hamas is in a muddle. Should it stay or should it go? Can its leadership accept disarmament and exile to save Gaza from further Israeli bombardment, release its remaining hostages, and leave the future enclave to a foreign occupation – in the name of peace?

The Islamic Resistance Movement, as Hamas is strictly known, knows what it is when it’s fighting. It is a mess when it is not at war.

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