Hamas vows to ‘liberate’ Jerusalem on 35th birthday
Hamas has been in control of the Gaza Strip since its coup in 2007 in which it overthrew the Palestinian Authority.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Published: DECEMBER 7, 2022
Hamas announced on Wednesday the launch of a series of events in the Gaza Strip to mark the 35th anniversary of its founding. The events will include military parades and rallies in several areas of the Hamas-ruled coastal enclave and are expected to reach their peak on December 14 with a major rally in Gaza City. This year’s anniversary comes at a time when Hamas appears to be as strong, popular and defiant as ever, especially in the Gaza Strip.
In 2006, the Islamist movement won the elections for the Palestinian parliament, the Palestinian Legislative Council. A year later, Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip through a violent coup that led to the collapse of the Palestinian Authority.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-724300
Hamas has been in control of the Gaza Strip since its coup in 2007 in which it overthrew the Palestinian Authority.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Published: DECEMBER 7, 2022
Hamas announced on Wednesday the launch of a series of events in the Gaza Strip to mark the 35th anniversary of its founding. The events will include military parades and rallies in several areas of the Hamas-ruled coastal enclave and are expected to reach their peak on December 14 with a major rally in Gaza City. This year’s anniversary comes at a time when Hamas appears to be as strong, popular and defiant as ever, especially in the Gaza Strip.
In 2006, the Islamist movement won the elections for the Palestinian parliament, the Palestinian Legislative Council. A year later, Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip through a violent coup that led to the collapse of the Palestinian Authority.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-724300
