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According to Council on Foreign Relations
Submitted by Rich Gardner on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 9:49amhttp://www.cfr.org/publication/8968
"Historically, Hamas has operated as an opposition group in Gaza, the West Bank, and inside Israel. Most of the population of Gaza and the West Bank is officially ruled by the Palestinian Authority government, so Hamas’ new role as the legislature’s controlling party has forced the group to reconsider the function and scope of its operations. For instance, since taking power in 2006 power, Hamas leaders have embarked on several diplomatic visits throughout the region."
Why has this "opposition group" gained in influence over the years? Why has Muqtada al-Sadr been gaining in popularity (Forcing Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to step up his criticism of the US and Israel)? Why have Iran and Hezbollah gained in popularity and legitimacy? Obviously, this is all in direct response to Israel's relationship with the Palestinians. The Palestinians have grievances that Israel refuses to reduce through working with them.
As usual, your "answers" are simplistic and one-sided.