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RADICALS ON THE RISE.
- Source :
- TIME Magazine; 12/17/2001, Vol. 158 Issue 26, p50, 5p, 5 Color Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Discusses the popularity of the militant Islamic group Hamas in Palestine as it seeks to continue terrorist attacks on Israel. Concept of martyrdom in its belief system that attracts followers; Role of Sheik Ahmed Yassin, the founder and spiritual leader of the movement; Israeli attempts to control Hamas; Funding of the organization from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other Arab nations; Charitable efforts of Hamas to maintain its support; Relations between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority led by Yasir Arafat.
- Subjects :
- ARAB-Israeli conflict, 1993-
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0040781X
- Volume :
- 158
- Issue :
- 26
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- TIME Magazine
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 5638543