The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States, the European Union, Israel, Canada, and others. This designation is based on Hamas’ history of carrying out attacks targeting civilians, its use of violence as a primary tactic in its political and military strategies, and its refusal to renounce violence or recognize the state of Israel.
Hamas was founded in 1987 as an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood and has maintained control over the Gaza Strip since 2007. Its military wing has been involved in various acts of terrorism, including suicide bombings, rocket attacks, and other violent acts aimed at Israeli civilians, which has led to its widespread designation as a terrorist group in the West.
The group is also regarded as a resistance movement by many Palestinians and in some parts of the Arab world, particularly due to its opposition to Israeli occupation and its role in Palestinian governance. However, its tactics and objectives have sparked significant controversy on the international stage.
