The international boycott of the Hamas government was a major mistake and has laid the groundwork for a more hardline approach within the organisation, according to a researcher from the University of Oslo in a new book.

HAMAS IS NOT HOMOGENEOUS: The international community must recognise that Hamas is not a uniform movement. This could open the door to dialogue and political influence, says historian Erik Skare. In the picture, we see Palestinian demonstrators near the border with Israel in May 2023. Photo: Rizek Abdeljawad (NTB).
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