| ID | 097176 |
| Title Proper | Legitimizing pragmatism |
| Other Title Information | Hamas framing efforts from militancy to moderation and back? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wagemakers, Joas |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article shows how Hamas legitimized its policy choices during the Al-Aqsa intifada and the Gaza war. The organization's policy moved from violent during the initial stages of the uprising to more moderate during later years. While this entailed huge changes in the organization's course of action, Hamas nevertheless always managed to frame its choices in a way that seemed consistent with its long-held beliefs. The same occurred during the Gaza war, when Hamas moderated its discourse even further. This shows Hamas' flexibility and pragmatism but also that seemingly rigid ideological views can change quite dramatically when circumstances change too. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 22, No. 3; Jul-Sep 2010: p.357 - 377 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 22, No. 3; Jul-Sep 2010: p.357 - 377 |
| Key Words | Framing ; Hamas ; Intifada ; Islamism ; Islamist Ideology ; Palestinian - Israeli Conflict |