The June 14 edition of the Financial Times (Europe) describes in its news analysis, the rising power of Hamas in Gaza despite Gaza being economically blockaded and Hamas being in almost all-out military conflict with Israel.
Hamas ability to consolidate its power and retain the support of the man, woman and child on the streets serves as proof that whilst economic sanctions can encourage people to turn against the leadership, it can also make the people more entrenched in their support for their leaders.. .especially in the face of bloodshed.
It is time for the search for peace in the region to have a 'human' feel..
Hamas ability to consolidate its power and retain the support of the man, woman and child on the streets serves as proof that whilst economic sanctions can encourage people to turn against the leadership, it can also make the people more entrenched in their support for their leaders.. .especially in the face of bloodshed.
It is time for the search for peace in the region to have a 'human' feel..
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