Continued Perseverance: What Causes HAMAS to Stand Despite Constant Opposition

Authors

Matthew Jacobs, Eastern Illinois University

Abstract

The author uses qualitative methods to examine the reasons why Hamas has endured, despite facing constant military pressure from Israel and suffering substantial casualties. The author finds that the organization has survived because it has been underestimated and dealt with improperly. Now that it has experienced relative success, Hamas has succeeded in discrediting, to a certain extent, the Israeli government. The author recommends that Israel find more effective ways to turn Hamas’s supporters against it in order to weaken the organization and ensure its defeat.

Recommended Citation

Jacobs, Matthew (2015) "Continued Perseverance: What Causes HAMAS to Stand Despite Constant Opposition," The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://thekeep.eiu.edu/eiupsr/vol4/iss1/4