Hamas

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Proper noun 1. A Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist, militant, and nationalist organization. * Founded in 1987, it is a major political and social force in the Palestinian territories, particularly the Gaza Strip. * Its founding charter calls for the establishment of an Islamic state in the area of historical Palestine, which includes modern-day Israel. * It is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries and international bodies due to its use of armed resistance, including rocket attacks and suicide bombings, targeting Israeli civilians and military.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections in 2006.
    • The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated into a full-scale war.
    • Several countries list Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hamas-controlled": Describing an area, typically the Gaza Strip, where Hamas is the governing authority.
    • The aid shipment entered the Hamas-controlled territory.
  • "Hamas-led": Referring to an administration or government where Hamas is the leading faction.
    • The Hamas-led government faced immediate international sanctions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hamas militant (noun phrase): A fighter or member of Hamas's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
    • Hamas militants launched rockets across the border.
  • Hamas government (noun phrase): The governing body established by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after 2007.
Synonyms
  • Islamic Resistance Movement: This is the full English translation of the organization's Arabic name, "Harakat al-Muqāwamah al-ʾIslāmiyyah."
  • The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades: This refers specifically to the military wing of Hamas. It is not a perfect synonym but is intrinsically linked.
Related Phrases
  • Hamas charter (noun phrase): The foundational document of the organization, outlining its ideology and goals. A revised document was issued in 2017.
    • The original Hamas charter called for the destruction of Israel.
  • Hamas-Israel conflict (noun phrase): The protracted military and political struggle between the State of Israel and the Hamas organization.
Noun
  1. a militant Islamic fundamentalist political movement that opposes peace with Israel and uses terrorism as a weapon; seeks to create an Islamic state in place of Israel; is opposed to the PLO and has become a leading perpetrator of terrorist activity in Israel; pioneered suicide bombing

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