Hamas. : Background and Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam.

Economic assistance.

International relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (67 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background information on Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist military and sociopolitical movement, and U.S. policy towards it. Discusses Hamas organization, the means its uses to pursue its political agenda, and its relation with the Palestine Liberation Organization. Provides information and analysis on Hamas threats to U.S. interests; compares Hamas to other Middle East terrorist groups; and examines Hamas ideology, policies, leadership, organization, and sources of assistance. Considers legislative and oversight options related to foreign aid strategies, financial sanctions, and regional and international political approaches.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Hamas

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