Publication

30 Jan 2009

This article examines the radical Islamic entity that has been established in Gaza under Hamas's rule. The group is opposed to the national-secular Fatah movement and pro Al-Qaeda groups have started to emerge and carry out attacks against western targets in the Strip. Hamas's activities make it evident that its strategic objective within the Palestinian arena is to take over and replace the PLO in the leadership of the Palestinian National Movement, the author argues.

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Author Jonathan Fighel
Series Elcano Royal Institute Analyses
Issue 19
Publisher Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Copyright © 2009 Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
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