The Heartland of Hamas
Inside Hamas in 2004 Gaza
A Palestinian government led by Hamas had to be one of Israel's worst nightmares. But what will a Hamas administration be like? We bring back an insightful profile.
Last year, renowned journalist Matthew Carney, gained remarkable access to the Palestinian Islamist movement. He showed then how Hamas had already replaced Fatah as the leading authority in Gaza, fulfilling many of the societal functions of government. The movement's cradle-to-grave social welfare system has done more than anything to galvanise its massive public support. (SBS)
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