Who is Hamas? Who supports Hamas? What you need to know
By DW
18 May 2021 |
6:26 am
Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007, repeatedly attacking Israel. It has a number of foreign allies. But where does the terror group get the money and supplies to do it?
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