One of the most persistent and pernicious libels: "BUUUUT Israel created Hamas!!!”
Every time I hear folks say that as though they have just produced a work of triumphant genius, my soul withers.
What is Hamas? What to know about its origins, leaders and funding | PBS NewsHour:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/what-is-hamas-what-to-know-about-its-origins-leaders-and-funding
@TonyStark
I've not seen the assertion that Israel created Hamas. I have seen some suggestions that Netanyahu helped to fund them though.
Netanyahu DOES NOT equal Israel either imo.
"For years, he has propped up Hamas in Gaza in order to weaken the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority thereby dashing hopes for a two-state solution. He reportedly admitted as much in 2019, in defending his decision to allow Qatari funds to flow into Gaza." https://news.yahoo.com/hamas-survive-israel-invasion-gaza-110000449.html
I am not arguing though.
@GreenFire That’s not the same as creating them as I’m sure you agree. I’m not a fan of his and have posted about this very issue more than once and also prior to 10/7.
@TonyStark @GreenFire The claim, that "Israel created Hamas" is certainly one of the most infamous antisemitic defamations.
Sheikh Yassin would be applauding & laughing in his grave.
@ArenaCops @TonyStark @GreenFire One of the best refutes of that is this NPR piece https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/what-is-hamas-what-to-know-about-its-origins-leaders-and-funding
@TonyStark Yup. I got it from you. LOL @GreenFire @ArenaCops
@GreenFire @AlliFlowers @ArenaCops LOL, that’s the piece that I posted at the top of the thread! Great minds.