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Palestinians aren't stupid, at least not more so than any other comparable bloc. Hamas' election wasn't out of ignorance, it was for a multitude of reasons:

- Discontent with PA corruption/ineffectiveness

- Desperate for the status quo of their open-air prison in Gaza to change 

- A reflection that all peace accords have failed

Hamas gained power through a combination of anger at Israel, despair for Gaza and contempt for Fatah. Their message of violent resistance is a lot more attractive to the youth than watching the corrupt cronies of Abbas and formerly Arafat siphon billions so they can live in luxury while Israel settles with impunity.

Better to die than live on your knees for your whole life.
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