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Hamas

Hamas stands for "Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamia" which is an Arabian phrase meaning " Islamic Resistance Movement". It is a group of people in Palestine that want their own independent country. They are fighting against the Israeli army to get their own independent state. Hamas is considered a terrorist group by some countries like the United States, while other countries support them. Hamas also provides social services like healthcare and education to people in Palestine.
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