Hamas Rising
Hamas has emerged from the latest round of fighting with Israel with its status in the region significantly enhanced. At the same time, Hamas faces difficult questions about its ability to take advantage of diplomatic opportunities regarding not only its Arab neighbors, but also Israel.
GAZA CITY – Hamas, the militant political movement that has ruled Gaza since 2007, has emerged from the latest round of fighting with Israel with its regional status significantly enhanced. At the same time, the movement faces new questions about its ability to take advantage of the diplomatic opportunities that it has gained.