HAMAS CANNOT BE ELIMINATED, SAYS IDF

Why in the news?

Israel’s top Army spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, stated on 19th June 2024 that Hamas cannot be eradicated, emphasizing that it is an ideological entity rather than a physical one.
His remarks sparked a swift response from the Israeli government, which reiterated its commitment to the destruction of the Palestinian militant group.

Source: Medium

Context:

Hamas, recognized as a Palestinian militant group, has been a key player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, advocating for the Palestinian cause through both political and militant means.
The Israeli government’s objective of eliminating Hamas reflects longstanding tensions and security concerns in the region.

About Hamas

Formation:

Hamas, short for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, originated in the late 1980s during the First Intifada, primarily as a resistance movement against Israeli occupation.
Nature: It is both a militant and political organization, with its founding rooted in the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Objective: Hamas aims for the establishment of an Islamic state in historic Palestine, rejecting the existence of Israel and advocating for the rights of Palestinians.

Goals and Ideology:

Anti-Israel Stance: Ideologically opposed to Israeli presence in Palestinian territories, Hamas seeks the liberation of Palestinian lands, including East Jerusalem, which it envisions as the capital of a future Palestinian state.
Refugee Rights: Advocates for the rights of Palestinian refugees and their descendants, emphasizing the right of return to their ancestral homes.

Control in Gaza:

Power Shift: In 2007, Hamas forcibly took control of the Gaza Strip after intense clashes with Fatah, its rival Palestinian faction.

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