Hamas's Rise to Power in Gaza (2006)

A video on YouTube. In Documentaries, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

This documentary explores the rise of Hamas in the Palestinian territories following their 2006 election victory, examining the disillusionment with Fatah, the impact of Israeli occupation, and the challenges facing the new government.

From the video

Answers: How and why did Hamas rise to power in the Palestinian territories?

Hamas political rise
Palestinian elections
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Gaza Strip living conditions
Fatah corruption and governance
Border checkpoints and travel restrictions

What it concludes

Hamas rose to power as a reaction to Fatah corruption, mismanagement, and the failure of peace processes.
Decades of occupation, poverty, and lack of freedom created fertile ground for Hamas to gain support.
Ordinary Palestinians voted for Hamas seeking better daily lives, honesty, and a disciplined alternative to Fatah.
Hamas faces the challenge of balancing its militant ideology and violent history with international credibility and governance.

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