Accession Number:

AD1023588

Title:

How Does Hamas End: A Historical Overview And Where The Future Leads

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Air Command and Staff College, Air University Maxwell Air Force Base

Personal Author(s):

• Spitzack,Cole A.

Report Date:

2014-04-10

Pagination or Media Count:

35.0

Abstract:

Like many organizations that perpetrate violence, Hamas provokes deeply polarizing opinions. To the vast majority of Palestinians, Hamas symbolizes hope, charity, public welfare, strength, religious zeal, and the just cause of restoring Palestinians to their rightful land. Many Arab and non-Western nations maintain an empathetic view of Hamas, providing indirect support and tacit approval while donating tens of millions of dollars annually.

Descriptors:

• social welfare
• terrorism
• negotiations
• agreements
• air strikes
• covert operations
• foreign relations
• violence
• united states government
• counterterrorism
• man borne improvised explosive devices
• national security
• military operations

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE