Israel-Palestine war news: What is Hamas and what does it want?
Israel-Gaza War LIVE Updates A few months after the Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza 38 years after capturing it from Egypt, Hamas won the Parliamentary elections. Despite it forming the government, the foreign assistance was cut off as it refused to renounce non-violence and recognition of Israel. It also refused to sign the former agreement between Israel and Palestine, resulting in a brewing conflict with Israel.
Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007 after the Battle of Gaza, while Israel and Egypt imposed an economic blockade. Israel, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and some other world powers have recognised Hamas has a terrorist group. Also Read | Israel-Palestine Conflict Sends Middle East Markets into Sharp Decline Both factions have remained locked in a state of confrontation ever since.
Hamas wants the destruction of Israel – explains why it refuses to recognise the state – and end the “Israeli occupation". Hamas commander has said that the attack was “in defence of the Al-Aqsa" mosque. In a statement, Hamas commander has said that it launched attacks on the Israeli territory ‘in defense of Al-Aqsa’ which was stormed by Israeli settlers a few days ago.
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