Hamas, as a unified movement, was founded in December 1987 with the outbreak of the first Intifada. The Palestinian Resistance Movement had always had close ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which originated in the late 1920s. Accordingly, to understand the emergence of the Hamas one must understand the history of the Palestinian Muslim brotherhood, and in particular the Gaza-based wing: Especially the Egyptian part of the Muslim Brotherhood was involved in the struggle for Palestinian independence from the beginning. After the founding of Israel in 1948, the Palestinian territories were divided into the Jordanian-administered West Bank and the Egyptian-administered Gaza Strip. The Muslim Brotherhood in Gaza was subject to numerous censures and since then also very closely supervised by the Egyptian intelligence. These circumstances can be seen as one reason, why the Hamas sees military attacks and armed struggle as a more effective solution than negotiations. The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, on the other hand, had a part in the political system and enjoyed much more freedom.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Hamas as a Political Movement
- Hamas' and Fatah's Approaches to Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to analyze Hamas as a political movement and compare its approach to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with that of Fatah. It explores the historical development of Hamas, its ideological foundations, and its contrasting strategies with Fatah, focusing on the key differences in their objectives and methods.
- The historical development and founding of Hamas
- The contrasting ideologies of Hamas and Fatah
- The different approaches of Hamas and Fatah to resolving the conflict
- The role of religion in shaping Hamas's approach
- The impact of the differing approaches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Hamas as a Political Movement: This section details the origins of Hamas, tracing its roots back to the Muslim Brotherhood and its emergence during the First Intifada. It highlights the significance of the Gaza-based wing of the Muslim Brotherhood and the factors contributing to Hamas' adoption of armed struggle as a primary method for achieving its objectives. The chapter emphasizes the role of charismatic leadership and the strategic decision to consolidate various Muslim Brotherhood associations into a unified political entity. It also touches upon Hamas's initial boycott of elections and its eventual electoral success, highlighting its transformation into a significant political force within Palestine.
Hamas' and Fatah's Approaches to Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: This section contrasts the approaches of Hamas and Fatah to resolving the conflict. It explains Hamas's rejection of the two-state solution and its advocacy for a single Palestinian state encompassing the West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem, and Israel. The chapter emphasizes Hamas's rejection of Israel's right to exist and its framing of the conflict through a religious lens, contrasting this with Fatah's recognition of Israel and its support for a two-state solution. The different strategies employed by each movement, including armed resistance by Hamas and peaceful resistance advocated by Fatah, are analyzed in detail. The chapter uses the Oslo Accords as a case study to illustrate the contrasting approaches and their consequences. The deep-seated ideological differences are explored, highlighting how these differences translate into divergent political actions and impede progress towards a peaceful resolution.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Hamas, Fatah, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, political Islam, two-state solution, armed resistance, peaceful resistance, Oslo Accords, religious conflict, Palestinian nationalism, Zionism, Muslim Brotherhood, Sharia.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hamas and Fatah: A Comparative Analysis of Approaches to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
What is the purpose of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive preview of an essay analyzing Hamas and Fatah as political movements, focusing on their contrasting approaches to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What are the main topics covered in the essay?
The essay covers the historical development and founding of Hamas, a comparison of the ideologies of Hamas and Fatah, their differing approaches to resolving the conflict (including the role of religion in shaping Hamas's approach), and the impact of these approaches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Oslo Accords are used as a case study.
What are the key differences between Hamas and Fatah's approaches to the conflict?
Hamas rejects the two-state solution and advocates for a single Palestinian state encompassing the West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem, and Israel. They reject Israel's right to exist and frame the conflict religiously. Fatah, in contrast, recognizes Israel and supports a two-state solution. Their methods also differ, with Hamas employing armed resistance and Fatah advocating peaceful resistance.
What is the role of religion in Hamas' approach?
The essay emphasizes the significant role of religion in shaping Hamas's approach to the conflict. Their framing of the conflict is heavily influenced by religious beliefs, which contrasts sharply with Fatah's more secular approach.
What is the significance of the Oslo Accords in this analysis?
The Oslo Accords serve as a case study to illustrate the contrasting approaches of Hamas and Fatah and the consequences of these differing strategies in the context of peace negotiations.
What are the key terms associated with this analysis?
Key terms include Hamas, Fatah, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, political Islam, two-state solution, armed resistance, peaceful resistance, Oslo Accords, religious conflict, Palestinian nationalism, Zionism, Muslim Brotherhood, and Sharia.
What does the essay cover in the chapter on Hamas as a Political Movement?
This chapter details Hamas' origins, tracing its roots to the Muslim Brotherhood and its emergence during the First Intifada. It highlights the consolidation of various Muslim Brotherhood associations into a unified political entity, its initial boycott of elections, and its eventual electoral success, emphasizing its transformation into a significant political force in Palestine.
What does the essay cover in the chapter on Hamas and Fatah's approaches to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
This chapter contrasts Hamas and Fatah's approaches, focusing on their contrasting views on the two-state solution, the role of religion in their perspectives, and their different strategies (armed vs. peaceful resistance). It analyzes how their deep-seated ideological differences translate into divergent political actions and hinder progress toward a peaceful resolution.
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- Anonym (Autor:in), 2022, The Hamas as a Political Movement and the Differences between the Hamas' and the Fatah’s Approaches to Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1362683
