Hamas is an elected party
On 26 Jan 2006 Hamas won the first local elections in Gaza. Despite the 2007 parliamentary coalition with Fatah breaking down, Hamas remains recognized as a democratically elected party. It is subject to and needs to comply with international human rights laws as every other governing body. 
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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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Legal status of Hamas' attacks on Israel? »Legal status of Hamas' attacks on Israel?
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Hamas does not have to follow the law »Hamas does not have to follow the law
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Hamas is a terrorist organization »Hamas is a terrorist organization
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Hamas is an elected party
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Hamas elected party of a NON-STATE actor »Hamas elected party of a NON-STATE actor
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