Palestine
*The Story of Hamas* *Introduction:* The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is a Palestinian movement founded in 1987 during the First Intifada. Hamas is one of the most prominent political and military movements in Palestine, having a significant impact on both the Palestinian and regional scenes. *Foundation of the Movement:* Hamas was founded by a group of Islamic leaders, including Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi, and Mohammed Taha. Initially, the movement was part of the Muslim Brotherhood, but it evolved into an independent movement aiming to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation⁽¹⁾. *Goals and Principles:* Hamas aims to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state. The movement relies on armed resistance as a means to achieve its goals, considering armed struggle as the only way to achieve freedom and independence⁽¹⁾. *Development and Growth:* Since its foundation, Hamas has grown significantly and become a major poli...