Hamas group explained: Here’s what to know about the group behind the deadly attack in Israel

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Hamas was founded in 1987 during an uprising against Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank.
2. The group claims to be a movement fighting to free Palestinians from occupation.
3. Hamas has had ties to Iran for decades, according to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

References

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