PA Breaches of the Oslo Accords
Palestinians ❤ Hamas
Gatestone
5.8.24
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By hailing as a "great leader" the late Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of the Iran-backed Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and his cohorts are sending a message to all Palestinians that the murderous Hamas leader is their role model. Pictured: Abbas (R) and Haniyeh in Gaza City, on April 5, 2007. (Photo by Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images)
The main arguments of the article from the Gatestone Institute are:
Support for Hamas: Many Palestinians support Hamas not for its extremist ideology, but for its social services, resistance narrative, and perceived effectiveness compared to the Palestinian Authority.
Social Services: Hamas provides essential social services, including healthcare, education, and financial aid, which endears them to the Palestinian population.
Resistance Narrative: Hamas is seen as a symbol of resistance against Israel, which resonates with many Palestinians who feel disenfranchised and oppressed.
Corruption and Ineffectiveness of PA: The Palestinian Authority is viewed as corrupt and ineffective, driving Palestinians to support Hamas as a more effective and less corrupt alternative.
Perceived Legitimacy: Hamas's engagement in armed resistance is seen as a legitimate struggle by many Palestinians, bolstering their support despite the group's extremist tactics.
