The book "Hamas... Unwritten Chapters" is published by the Zaytuna Center for Studies and Consultations in Beirut and authored by the Palestinian writer Dr. Azam Tamimi. The book, spanning 343 pages in medium size, offers the first two chapters for free download, allowing readers to access the beginning of this in-depth study on the "Hamas" movement.

 New Chapters in the Movement's History

The book is a qualitative addition to understanding the "Hamas" movement's vision for itself and the world around it. It discusses the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from the movement's perspective, outlining its positions on various means of conflict resolution, revealing the principles that "Hamas" adheres to, and highlighting what it can accept for settlement and what political options it rejects.

 The First Edition in Arabic

The first edition of this book was published in English in 2007 by Hurst Publishing in London. The Arabic edition presented by the Zaytuna Center is the first translated into Arabic, making it an essential reference for researchers interested in the subject.

 Chapters of the Book

 Chapter One: Beginnings:

The book begins by reviewing the incident that ignited the spark of the Palestinian uprising on December 8, 1987, as well as the conditions that contributed to the birth of the "Hamas" movement afterward. It also highlights the developments that occurred in the two decades leading up to the establishment of the movement.

 Chapter Two: From Call to Jihad:

This chapter addresses the story of the "Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine" since 1977 when they began planning to launch their own resistance project, which took practical shape with the onset of the Palestinian uprising in 1987. It clarifies the role of Islamic institutions such as the Islamic Association and the Islamic University in supporting Palestinian society.

 Chapter Three: Total War:

This chapter covers the development of the "Hamas" movement and the significant events that affected it after its establishment, starting from the repercussions of the First Intifada to the Oslo Accords signed between the Palestine Liberation Organization and "Israel" in 1993.

 Chapter Four: To Jordan:

This chapter narrates the story of the transfer of the leadership of the "Hamas" movement to Jordan following Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait and the pressures faced by the Jordanian authorities as a result of the Wadi Araba peace agreement. It also reviews the incident of Dr. Moussa Abu Marzook's detention in New York and the outcomes of this case.

 Chapter Five: The Attempt on Mashal’s Life:

This chapter recounts the failed "Israeli" assassination attempt on Khaled Mashal, and the unexpected consequences that followed, which helped to strengthen "Hamas's" position.

 Chapter Six: Exiting Jordan:

This chapter discusses the events that led to the complete expulsion of the "Hamas" movement from Jordan.

 Chapter Seven: The Liberation Ideology of Hamas:

This chapter presents "Hamas's" stance on Jews and the state of "Israel," and it discusses the military means the movement relies on to resist occupation, including martyrdom operations. It also highlights the evolution of the movement's political discourse since the issuance of its charter in 1988.

Chapter Eight: Jihad and Martyrdom:

This chapter addresses contemporary discussions surrounding the issue of martyrdom within contemporary Islamic political thought.

 Chapter Nine: "Hamas," "PLO," and "Palestinian Authority":

This chapter discusses "Hamas's" position on "Fatah," its primary competitor on the Palestinian scene, and the complex relationships between the two movements.

 Chapter Ten: Towards a Third Intifada:

The book concludes by addressing the repercussions of Yasser Arafat's death in November 2004, the developments that led to "Hamas's" victory in the 2006 legislative elections, and the attempts made by the movement's opponents to politically weaken it.

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