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What is Hamas, the group behind the attacks on Israel?

October 10, 2023

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has governed Gaza since 2007. Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization by Israel, the US and the EU, among other states. Here's a closer look at the organization.

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Pablo Foley Elias Pablo Foley Elias is a news anchor and reporter at DW News in Berlin.