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Germany, France step up security at Jewish sites
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on October 8, 2023
Germany and France on Saturday moved to reinforce security around Jewish temples, schools and monuments after the surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas against Israel. France focused on Jewish temples and schools in cities across the country, as one Jewish leader expressed concern at the possibility the conflict...
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Published on October 10, 2023 - 01:31
What to Know About Hamas
What to Know , About Hamas.
On Oct. 7, Hamas executed "the worst terrorist attack in Israel in decades," NBC News reports. .
On Oct. 7, Hamas executed "the worst terrorist attack in Israel in decades," NBC News reports. .
Hundreds of people have been killed and taken hostage by the militant group.
Hamas was founded in 1987 amid conflict against Israel occupying Gaza and the West Bank. .
Ismail Haniyeh currently leads the group, which is one of two main "political organizations in the Palestinian territories," NBC News reports. .
Hamas was once associated with the
Muslim Brotherhood, but has distanced itself from the Islamist movement in recent years.
In 2006, Gaza Strip elections went in Hamas' favor, which resulted in a power struggle with Fatah.
All Fatah politicians were ousted by force, and
Hamas retains political control in the area today.
In 2007, Israel took control of
various routes to Gaza, eventually
blockading the area to prevent future attacks.
The blockade has regularly been condemned by the U.N. and human rights groups.
Hamas considers itself to be "a freedom-fighting movement" attempting to liberate Palestinians
and reclaim parts of Israel, NBC News reports.
However, the group's use of violence
is divisive among many Palestinians, and
other countries have deemed the organization to be terrorists, NBC News reports. .
After Hamas' attacks on Israel, the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Italy issued a joint statement.
All of us recognize the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. , Joint statement made by the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Italy .
But make no mistake: Hamas does
not represent those aspirations, and it
offers nothing for the Palestinian people
other than more terror and bloodshed, Joint statement made by the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Italy