This was well known, at least among those who don't get their news from the NYT. Hamas was Israel's insurance against a two state solution, not bc hamas didn't want it, but because on the contrary, they'd actually fight for Palestinians. That makes it easier to portray israeli genocide as "defense". narrative foil.
Here's a direct link to the NY Times article, no need to download a PDF.
https://archive.vn/1J248
This was well known, at least among those who don't get their news from the NYT. Hamas was Israel's insurance against a two state solution, not bc hamas didn't want it, but because on the contrary, they'd actually fight for Palestinians. That makes it easier to portray israeli genocide as "defense". narrative foil.
It is highly likely that Israel heavily contributed to the Hamas's foundation at 2007. They had to invent a new type of enemy.
why am i not surprised
The only surprise is that it wasn't the USA doing it.
indeed
Here is the full story. (For paywall removal I've printed the article as pdf file. https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/02fPQ6ccAAKM3gvMCftEn42dw#How_Israel_Secretly_Propped_Up_Hamas_-_The_New_York_Times )
It's a cynical world out there...
It's all a show.
Are you entertained?
with the cost of live of more than twenty thousand people.
That's why they affectionately named "useless eaters". It's a zero-sum game for the slave masters.