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Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni-Islamist fundamentalist military-political organization that has a social service wing. Founded in 1987 as an offshoot of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas has a stated goal of establishing an Islamic state in historical Palestine, from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, and the destruction of Israel.

This concise report, crafted for the Congressional Research Service, aims to shed light on the Israel-Hamas conflict and U.S. policy responses. It provides an insightful overview of the shocking attacks on October 7th and the ensuing Israeli military campaign. The report also addresses the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians, potential areas for conflict escalation, and significant political developments in Israel, Arab nations, and international organizations. Focusing on U.S. policy from October 2023 to early February 2024, it explores possible congressional actions to address the ...