How Hamas stays in power 2

03.02.2011                     29.Shevat, 5771

Hamas:

How Hamas stays in power

Find out how the funds at Hamas's disposal grew from $40 million to $540 million between 2006 and 2010.

Since Israel’s August 2005 withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, Hamas has evolved from a relatively small movement into a well-funded conglomerate.
Instead of being crippled by sanctions and siege, the organization has found ways to surmount early difficulties – such as frequent payroll delays – and establish an effective system of governance, ever tightening its grip over its fiefdom. As a result, Hamas has been able to empower loyalists while leaving the main burden of responsibility for Gaza’s 1.6 million residents to others….