Hamas
Islamic Resistance Movement
Limited public reach
Organization
Active
Organization
Active
Born / Founded
Founded 1987 · Gaza
Popularity
0.3/10
Affiliations
Muslim BrotherhoodIranHezbollah
Organization Details
Founded
1987
Ideology
Islamism, Palestinian nationalism
Headquarters
Gaza City / Doha
Summary
Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist political and military organization that has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. Designated a terrorist organization by the US, EU, and others, it carried out the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, killing over 1,200 civilians and taking 250 hostages.
Timeline
1987
Founded during First Intifada.
2006
Wins Palestinian legislative elections.
2007
Takes control of Gaza Strip by force.
Oct 7, 2023
Launches surprise attack on Israel killing 1,200+ civilians.
Evidence & Sources
Created
4/6/2026
Last Update
7/15/2026