Founded in 1987, Hamas - an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood - has long been dedicated to the elimination of Israel. While it operates various aspects of civil administration in Gaza, it is also responsible for acts of violence and terror against Israel. Peter Beaumont examines the nature and history of the militant group. Read by Jonathan Booth.

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What is Hamas, the militant group that rules Gaza?

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