Hamas is a Palestinian militant movement that also serves as one of the territories’ two major political parties. In Palestine, many people support Hamas because they support creating a Palestinian country separate from Israel, whom of which they naturally dislike. Hamas, an acronym for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya (“Islamic Resistance Movement”), was founded by a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood. The Six Day War of 1967 fueled the spreading of the Hamas influence and their hatred of Israel, which has led to the conflict in the region today.

If Hamas could do anything, the population of Israel would be in some large trouble. In a statement made by Hamas officials, they declared that they would much rather kill Jews than Palestinians in their attacks. The organizations ideals are said to have replaced those of the Marxist-Nazism presented in the earlier years of the century. Hamas is an organization devoted to ending Jewish history, and most Israelis know someone killed in a Hamas bombing.

The people of Palestine and Israel have neighbored each other for centuries and have always had a conflict between them. Their political differences sprout from their opposing religious ideas which makes their conflict much more difficult to solve. Their market liberalist controversy is highlighted by Hamas siding with the Palestinians on their issues as they have religion in common; but also targeting the Jewish population. The issue is affecting Israel’s economy as sources of income for the country have dropped by nearly 25%. Hamas’ touch is evident on many Israelis as well as other Jewish populations, and is a dark spot on  dark spot on many of their lives.

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http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/08/what-would-hamas-do-if-it-could-do-whatever-it-wanted/375545/