2024-03-21 11:41:43
Hamas seized control of Gaza in a bloody coup in 2007. It has never held elections, does not tolerate opposition parties or public protests of its policies. The people of Gaza did not have a choice in Hamas ruling over them. Hamas does not have democratic legitimacy. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-1-2) Author
2024-03-21 16:23:15
In 2006, Hamas won the 2006 Palestinian legislative elections and assumed administrative control of Gaza Strip and West Bank. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-0) Author
2024-03-22 09:15:33
Hamas won elections in 2006. Even a former Mossad head said they offered negotiations on a 2 state peace process. Israeli govts threatened PA w/ sanctions & encouraged a Fatah coup attempt which Hamas pre-empted in 2007. Then Israel sanctioned and made war on Gaza [Link][Link][Link][Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-0) Author