Hamas Exploitation of Civilians as Human Shields
This study (completed during the first week of Operation Cast Lead) provides many examples of how Gazan civilians are used as human shields during terrorist attacks against Israel and combat against the IDF.

Hamas's military buildup in the Gaza Strip (Updated April 2008)
The Israeli disengagement from the Gaza Strip in August 2005 created a new situation which accelerated the establishment of an area fully controlled by Hamas. It was quick to use its increased military power to make political capital in internal Palestinian affairs.

The Hamas Charter
Overtly anti-Semitic and anti-West, radical Islamic in outlook, it stresses Hamas' ideological commitment to destroy the State of Israel through a long-term holy war (jihad).

Summary of rocket fire and mortar shelling in 2008
The year 2008 saw the peak of rocket use by Hamas and the other terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip.

Iranian Support of Hamas
Israel's disengagement from the Gaza Strip in August 2005 created a new situation which accelerated the establishment of the area controlled by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

 

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