In this video Ron Paul said that Israel created Hamas. But is it true? (August 26 2025)

Ron Paul - Israel Created Hamas
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Did Israel help create Hamas?

Israel's relationship with Hamas is complex, and there's ongoing debate about whether Israel's actions inadvertently contributed to Hamas's growth. Here's a nuanced look:
- Early Interactions: In the 1970s and 1980s, Israel allowed Islamist groups, including the precursors to Hamas, to operate in Gaza. Some Israelis saw these groups as a counterbalance to the secular Palestinian nationalist movement, particularly the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
- Strategic Calculations: Israel's military administration in Gaza sometimes tolerated or even facilitated Islamist groups' activities, hoping to weaken the PLO. However, this strategy was not necessarily aimed at creating Hamas as we know it today.
- Hamas's Emergence: Hamas emerged as a distinct entity during the First Intifada (1987-1993), largely as a response to Israeli occupation and the perceived corruption of Palestinian leaders. Its founding charter called for Israel's destruction and the establishment of an Islamic state in Palestine.
- Israel's Miscalculations: Some analysts argue that Israel's policies inadvertently contributed to Hamas's growth by:
- Allowing Islamist groups to build social and religious networks, which later became the foundation for Hamas's military and political wings.
- Focusing on security measures that targeted secular Palestinian nationalists, potentially creating an opening for Islamist groups to gain influence.
- Complex Dynamics: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is multifaceted, and Hamas's rise to power in Gaza resulted from a combination of factors, including:
- Palestinian politics and divisions between Fatah and Hamas.
- Israeli military policies and the blockade of Gaza.
- Regional dynamics, including support from Iran and other actors.

While Israel's actions may have unintentionally contributed to Hamas's growth, it's essential to recognize that Hamas's ideology and actions are driven by its own agenda, which includes resistance to Israeli occupation and the pursuit of an Islamic state.

Hamas originated from a network of charities and social organizations

Here's a brief overview:
- Early Beginnings: Hamas emerged from the Muslim Brotherhood's network of mosques, charities, and social organizations in Gaza, which were active since the 1950s.
- Charity Work: In its early days, Hamas functioned as a social-religious charity center, providing essential services like healthcare, education, and food to those in need. This charitable work helped the organization gain support and build a strong grassroots presence.
- Evolution: Over time, Hamas evolved into a more militant organization, publishing its first charter in 1988, which called for the elimination of Israel and the establishment of an Islamic state in historical Palestine.
- Dual Purpose: Hamas's charity work and military operations were intertwined, with the organization's social services wing providing support to Palestinians in need while also serving as a recruiting tool for its militant activities.
- Funding: Hamas receives funding from various sources, including donations from individuals and organizations in Gulf countries, Western Europe, and North America, as well as support from state actors like Iran.

Some notable charities associated with Hamas include:
- Sanabil Association for Relief and Development: Based in Lebanon, this charity provides funding to Hamas and has received support from other Hamas-affiliated organizations in Europe and the Middle East.
- Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development: Designated as a terrorist entity by the US government, this charity was accused of providing financial support to Hamas.
- Islamic Relief: Although not directly affiliated with Hamas, some of its branches have worked closely with Hamas-linked organizations in Gaza.

It's worth noting that while Hamas's charity work has provided essential services to Palestinians, its militant activities have been widely condemned, and many countries have designated it as a terrorist organization.

About Israel & Palestine

By more than 1,000 years, “Israel” predates “Palestine.” The land then became home primarily to an Arab population, again for more than a millennium. Both Jews and Arabs thus have a legitimate claim to the land. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has seen myriad wrongs and brutalities on both sides.

Who gave Israel the right to rule over Palestine?

More than a century on: The Balfour Declaration explained ...
The Balfour Declaration, which resulted in a significant upheaval in the lives of Palestinians, was issued on November 2, 1917. The declaration turned the Zionist aim of establishing a Jewish state in Palestine into a reality when Britain publicly pledged to establish “a national home for the Jewish people” there.