Hamas
Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni Islamist group governing parts of Gaza, founded in 1987 by Ahmed Yassin during the First Intifada. It won the 2006 Palestinian legislative election, advocating for clean government and armed struggle against Israeli occupation. Designated a terrorist organization by multiple countries, it has been involved in conflicts with and attacks against Israel.
Claims from Hamas
Hamas"Any attack by the occupation army on the city of Rafah would torpedo the exchange negotiations."
Controversy:Will Israel Expand Its Ground Invasion to Rafah?