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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 | The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center

Left: Preparations for celebrating the 23rd anniversary of the founding of Hamas. Right: The logo of the event, symbolizing the liberation or "Palestine" and the importance of the "right of return" (symbolized by the key) (Hamas’ Palestine-info website, December 14, 2010).

Events Marking the 23rd Anniversary of the Founding of Hamas

On December 14 Hamas celebrated its 23rd anniversary. The day was marked with various events and festivities throughout the Gaza Strip and in Damascus. A press release detailed Hamas’ fundamental positions, which have not changed since the movement was founded (From Hamas’ Palestine-info website, December 13, 2010).

— “Rejection of any form of recognition of Israel, negotiations or bargaining over rights”

— “Palestine from the [Mediterranean] sea to the [Jordan] river is Palestinian land” and not “one inch” can be relinquished.

— “Resistance” [i.e., terrorism] is the “legitimate right” of the Palestinians and it cannot be abandoned, even if “every objective” is attained.

— The Palestinian refugees have a “sacred right” to return to their country.

— Jerusalem is the capital of the state of “Palestine,” not one inch of it can be relinquished, and every step take to Judaize it must be stopped.

Left: The crowd at the festivities in Gaza City. Right: Burning the Israel flag to begin the ceremony marking the founding of Hamas 23 years ago (Hamas’ Palestine-info website, December 14, 2010).

For more information about the ideology of Hamas: download the Hamas Charter here.

Watch this Channel 4 documentary by Rodrigo Vázquez about Hamas (Part 1-7):

Inside HAMAS part 1

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8cPehvVE7E

Inside HAMAS part 2

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbII_LTzURc&feature=related

Inside HAMAS part 3

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZESS4wDodRs&feature=related

Inside HAMAS part 4

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXT0AaHWlsM&feature=related

Inside HAMAS part 5

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p21tEM3AX3M&feature=related

Inside HAMAS part 6

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0XHIz3pLH0&feature=related

Inside HAMAS part 7

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-P63Mcfmjw&feature=related