The study of political Islam movements has recently gained considerable importance, especially after the Arab Spring uprisings and the role they played in the periods that witnessed transfer of power. Hamas, aka Islamic Resistance Movement, is one of the oldest resistance movements in the region. It was founded in January 1988 by Ahmed Yassin, and it is known for its efforts to combine armed struggle and resistance against the Zionist occupation of Palestinian lands on the one hand, with political endeavors such as negotiations, pacification initiatives, and attempting to reach power through ballot boxes on the other hand.
This book is published in English by Stanford University Press, May 2018. It consists of a preface, six chapters, and a conclusion. Baconi, an American of Palestinian origin and an ECFR MENA program fellow, discusses the course of Hamas since its emergence until the beginning of 2018.
The book provides an intense scrutiny of the movement, especially peace initiatives and external attempts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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