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Hamas Wins Palestinian Elections


Questions you need answered

Prepared by Jewish Voice for Peace

The stunning victory by Hamas in the Palestinian election has raised many questions. Jewish Voice for Peace offers some answers to help our members and supporters make sense of these momentous developments.

  • Q: Who is Hamas?
  • Q: So is Hamas a terrorist group?
  • Q: Does this vote mean that Palestinians support Islamic fundamentalism?
  • Q: Was this a vote in support of increased attacks against Israel?
  • Q: Doesn't it make sense for Israel to refuse to negotiate with terrorists?
  • Q: Don't Israelis have a right to be scared by this result?
  • Q: Is Hamas prepared to engage in diplomacy with Israel?
  • Q: How did Israel and the United States contribute to this outcome?
  • Q: What does this election say about Palestinian democracy?
  • Q: Is there any positive side to this?
  • Q: What can we expect in the coming days?
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Hamas Wins Palestinian Elections

  • Q: Who is Hamas?
  • Q: So is Hamas a terrorist group?
  • Q: Does this vote mean that Palestinians support Islamic fundamentalism?
  • Q: Was this a vote in support of increased attacks against Israel?
  • Q: Doesn't it make sense for Israel to refuse to negotiate with terrorists?
  • Q: Don't Israelis have a right to be scared by this result?
  • Q: Is Hamas prepared to engage in diplomacy with Israel?
  • Q: How did Israel and the United States contribute to this outcome?
  • Q: What does this election say about Palestinian democracy?
  • Q: Is there any positive side to this?
  • Q: What can we expect in the coming days?

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Who Said That?

"The settlers' attitude is diametrically opposed to Abraham's. They think the Palestinians don't deserve water, electricity, or anything that can be included under the rubric of independence: a state, an economy, industry, political rights, a flag, or an anthem. Nationalist urges have led our teachers to shamelessly distort the Bible. "

— Shamai Leibowitz

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