Hamas

Al-Quds, Hamas’s second satellite TV channel, went on air on November 11, further expanding that movement’s media empire.

Hamas’s willingness to invest considerable resources in its media, even when faced with financial distress, reflects the significance it places on the battle for hearts and minds.
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Yet another step in the establishment of a totalitarian “Islamic Emirate” in the Gaza Strip

Yet another step in the establishment of a totalitarian “Islamic Emirate” in the Gaza Strip: the Hamas administration announces that it is now drawing a new bill, imposing also shari’ah-based penal codes on the Gaza Strip
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Escalation in the Gaza Strip – Update, November 6

The massive number of rockets and mortar shells fired on the morning of November 5 was followed by occasional rocket fire later in the day. The last one fell in Israel territory at about 2200 hours.
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Initial reactions on the Palestinian scene to Barack Obama’s victory in the US presidential elections

The initial reactions of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian public in Judea and Samaria to Barack Obama’s victory were characterized by satisfaction, expectation of change, and expression of hope that the joint activity for the promotion of the peace process would continue.
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Escalation in the Gaza Strip: the IDF operated inside the Gaza Strip near the security fence to prevent the abduction of soldiers.

In response several dozen rockets and mortar shells were fired. Spokesmen for Hamas condemned Israel but did not announce its cancellation of the lull arrangement.
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Society and politics in the Gaza Strip

Society and politics in the Gaza Strip: the da’wah, Hamas’s civilian infrastructure, is an important support of its political control. The da’wah’s extensive activities during the last Muslim holy month of Ramadan demonstrated that it has become Hamas’s instrument for cementing its rule in the Gaza Strip.
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