Hamas hopes to consolidate its political power
Hamas hopes that by continuing to fight Israel it will boost its domestic and regional political standing.
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The Crisis in Gaza »The Crisis in Gaza
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Motives for the Israeli and Hamas attacks? »Motives for the Israeli and Hamas attacks?
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What is motivating Hamas's attacks? »What is motivating Hamas's attacks?
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Hamas hopes to consolidate its political power
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Hamas seeking to disrupt the US and European transition »Hamas seeking to disrupt the US and European transition
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Hamas can claim victory by withstanding Israeli attack »Hamas can claim victory by withstanding Israeli attack
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Hamas's political standing in need of a boost »Hamas's political standing in need of a boost
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House-to-House fighting plays into Hamas's hands »House-to-House fighting plays into Hamas's hands
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Israel's attack will weaken Hamas's domestic political foes »Israel's attack will weaken Hamas's domestic political foes
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Life in Gaza was too difficult before the crisis »Life in Gaza was too difficult before the crisis
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Civilians in Gaza resent being used as human shields »Civilians in Gaza resent being used as human shields
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Hamas's political standing is already strong »Hamas's political standing is already strong
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