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Understanding Hamas: Origin, Ideology, Conflict, and Future Challenges

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Understanding Hamas: Origin, Ideology, Conflict, and Future Challeng 📝 Disclaimer The views expressed here are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not reflect or endorse any political ideology, organization, or violence. The subject is highly sensitive, and I aim only to provide a balanced overview based on publicly available sources. Readers should consult multiple reliable, independent sources before forming opinions. --- English Version Title: Understanding Hamas: Origins, Goals, and Challenges Introduction Hamas (short for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya, or the Islamic Resistance Movement) is a Palestinian Sunni Islamist movement with a political, social, and military dimension. It emerged in the late 1980s during the First Intifada, as an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood.  Over time, it has become a central actor in Palestinian politics, especially in the Gaza Strip, where it has governed since 2007.  Origins & Structure The found...

Why Countries Are Recognizing Palestine One by One: Global Shifts and Israel’s Role

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Palestine’s Journey Toward Recognition: Why Countries One by One Are Supporting Independence Introduction In recent years, the question of Palestine’s independence has once again entered global discussions. Many countries, step by step, are recognizing Palestine as an independent state, even when larger, more powerful organizations and nations appear less influential than before. This slow yet steady recognition has not happened in isolation; it has grown out of decades of conflict, geopolitical strategies, and humanitarian concerns. At the same time, Israel’s policies, leadership decisions, and conflicts with neighboring countries have created new waves of global reaction. Some smaller nations, as well as medium powers, are showing courage by offering Palestine symbolic recognition, even though they may not carry the same global influence as superpowers. In this blog, we will explore why this recognition is happening in such a piecemeal way, why Palestine’s cause is gainin...