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Hamas welcomes fall of al-Assad in Syria


Published on 2024-12-10 04:40:52 - MSN
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  • The Islamist group Hamas - which has been fighting against Israeli forces in Gaza - on Monday congratulated the Syrian people on toppling the Syrian regime and ousting Bashar al-Assad. "The Hamas Islamic resistance movement congratulates the brotherly Syrian people on their success in fulfilling their struggle for freedom and justice,

The article from MSN discusses Hamas's reaction to the potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Hamas, an Islamist militant group, has expressed a welcoming stance towards Assad's possible ousting, viewing it as an opportunity to realign regional power dynamics. The group has historically had a complex relationship with Assad, initially supporting him but later distancing itself due to the Syrian civil war and Assad's brutal crackdown on opposition forces. Hamas's statement reflects their strategic interest in weakening Assad's regime, which could potentially benefit their own political and military objectives in the region. This development is seen in the context of broader Middle Eastern politics, where shifts in power can significantly influence alliances and conflicts.

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