110. What is HAMAS - definition

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Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist political and militant organization that has been a significant player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Founded in 1987 during the First Intifada, Hamas has both a political and a military wing. The organization is known for its social services, political activities, and armed resistance against Israel.
Key Points about Hamas:

    Political Role: Hamas has a significant political presence in the Palestinian territories, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where it has been the de facto governing authority since winning the 2006 Palestinian legislative elections.

    Military Wing: The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades is the military wing of Hamas, responsible for carrying out attacks against Israeli military and civilian targets. The group is considered a terrorist organization by Israel, the United States, and several other countries.

    Ideology: Hamas's charter originally called for the establishment of an Islamic state in all of historic Palestine and the elimination of Israel. However, in recent years, there have been indications of a willingness to accept a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders under certain conditions.

    Conflict with Israel: The relationship between Hamas and Israel has been marked by violence, including several wars and ongoing military confrontations. The group has launched rocket attacks into Israel, while Israel has conducted military operations in Gaza in response.

    International Relations: Hamas has received support from various countries and groups, including Iran and Qatar, while facing opposition from others, including the Palestinian Authority, which is dominated by the rival Fatah party.

    Humanitarian Issues: The ongoing conflict and governance by Hamas have led to significant humanitarian challenges in Gaza, including economic hardship, limited access to resources, and infrastructure damage.

Hamas remains a controversial and complex entity within the broader context of Middle Eastern politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

[ Hamas ialah organisasi politik dan militan Islam Palestin yang telah menjadi pemain penting dalam konflik Israel-Palestin. Ditubuhkan pada 1987 semasa Intifada Pertama, Hamas mempunyai kedua-dua sayap politik dan ketenteraan. Organisasi itu terkenal dengan perkhidmatan sosial, aktiviti politik, dan penentangan bersenjata terhadap Israel.
Perkara Utama tentang Hamas: 

Peranan Politik: Hamas mempunyai kehadiran politik yang ketara di wilayah Palestin, khususnya di Semenanjung Gaza, di mana ia telah menjadi pihak berkuasa de facto sejak memenangi pilihan raya perundangan Palestin 2006. 

Sayap Tentera: Briged Izz ad-Din al-Qassam ialah sayap tentera Hamas, yang bertanggungjawab melakukan serangan terhadap sasaran tentera dan awam Israel. Kumpulan itu dianggap sebagai organisasi pengganas oleh Israel, Amerika Syarikat, dan beberapa negara lain. 

Ideologi: Piagam Hamas pada asalnya menyeru penubuhan negara Islam di seluruh Palestin yang bersejarah dan penghapusan Israel. Bagaimanapun, dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, terdapat tanda-tanda kesediaan untuk menerima negara Palestin berdasarkan sempadan 1967 di bawah syarat-syarat tertentu. 

Konflik dengan Israel: Hubungan antara Hamas dan Israel telah ditandai dengan keganasan, termasuk beberapa peperangan dan konfrontasi tentera yang berterusan. Kumpulan itu telah melancarkan serangan roket ke Israel, manakala Israel telah menjalankan operasi ketenteraan di Gaza sebagai tindak balas. 

Hubungan Antarabangsa: Hamas telah mendapat sokongan daripada pelbagai negara dan kumpulan, termasuk Iran dan Qatar, ketika menghadapi tentangan daripada pihak lain, termasuk Pihak Berkuasa Palestin, yang dikuasai oleh parti saingan Fatah. 

Isu Kemanusiaan: Konflik dan tadbir urus yang berterusan oleh Hamas telah membawa kepada cabaran kemanusiaan yang ketara di Gaza, termasuk kesusahan ekonomi, akses terhad kepada sumber dan kerosakan infrastruktur.

Hamas kekal sebagai entiti kontroversi dan kompleks dalam konteks politik Timur Tengah yang lebih luas dan konflik Israel-Palestin.