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Hamas is designated a terrorist organization by the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Organization of American States. On Oct. 7, Israel experienced the biggest single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Hamas launched rockets from Gaza, invaded Israel, killed men, women, and children, raped women, and took hostages. They even dragged an elderly female Holocaust survivor in a wheelchair into Gaza. These attacks occurred during the celebration of Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday.
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war to annihilate Hamas. He stated that all the places Hamas hides in and operates from will be turned into ruins. Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization by multiple countries. It was created by Ahmed Yassin and six other Muslims in 1987 during the First Intifada.
Hamas is an offshoot of the extremist organization Muslim Brotherhood, expressing hostility towards Israel and the West. Their charter calls for the elimination of the Jewish state. In 2007, Hamas took power in Gaza after Israel withdrew from the region. Hamas is known for using civilian centers to launch attacks and using civilians as human shields. Hamas receives support from Iran and Qatar. Iran aids Hamas in planning attacks and replenishing their resources.
Israel is expected to launch a ground invasion into Gaza, following air strikes targeting Hamas infrastructure. The number of hostages held by Hamas is not publicly known, with President Biden stating that American citizens may be among them. Israel must consider both the destruction of Hamas and the rescue of hostages. This will be a difficult decision for Israel, but it is necessary for their security in a dangerous region.