Israel Gaza War: The Man That Created Hamas | If You’re Listening

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The conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has deep roots in historical mistreatment and retaliation, resulting in thousands of deaths and casualties on both sides, with Hamas maintaining control through force and leading to a totalitarian state in Gaza.

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  • The conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has deep roots, stemming from historical mistreatment of Palestinians and rejection of peace efforts by Hamas, leading to significant casualties on both sides.
  • The rise of Hamas, catalyzed by key figure Ahmed Yim, has resulted in a totalitarian state in Gaza, marked by forceful control, shortages, and isolation, showcasing the complexities and consequences of the ongoing conflict.

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Recent questions

  • What sparked the conflict between Hamas and Israel?

    Decades of mistreatment against Palestinians.

  • Who was Ahmed Yim and what role did he play in the conflict?

    A key figure in Palestine, founded Hamas, rejected peace efforts.

  • What led to the strict blockade imposed on Gaza?

    Conflict between Hamas and Fatah, Hamas winning parliamentary elections.

  • How did Hamas maintain control in Gaza?

    Through force, creating a totalitarian state.

  • What significant shift has occurred in the situation in Gaza?

    Ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has escalated.

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"Hamas-Israel Conflict: Decades of Violence"

  • On the 7th of October, thousands of men from Hamas burst out of Gaza, killing at least 1,400 people, mostly Israeli civilians.
  • Hamas claims retaliation for decades of mistreatment against Palestinians, leading to Israel's counterattack, resulting in thousands of deaths.
  • The conflict traces back to a young man, Ahmed Yim, who became a key figure in Palestine despite being confined to a wheelchair due to a broken neck.
  • Yim's family, like many others, fled to Gaza after their town was destroyed following the establishment of Israel in 1948.
  • Yim's involvement in Islamism grew, leading to the founding of Hamas in the 1980s, which rejected peace efforts and unleashed terror against Israel.
  • Despite being imprisoned on and off, Yim's release in 1997 saw him become a popular figure, continuing Hamas' attacks on Israel.
  • Yim's assassination in 2004 by Israeli forces marked a turning point, but Hamas grew stronger, leading to increased casualties on both sides.
  • In 2006, Hamas won parliamentary elections, leading to conflict with Fatah and a strict blockade imposed by Israel, Fatah, and Egypt on Gaza.
  • Hamas, akin to Yim, has maintained control through force, creating a totalitarian state in Gaza, with a population suffering from shortages and isolation.
  • The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has escalated, signaling a significant shift in the situation in Gaza.
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