The media loves to portray the govt of Hamas as having taken over the Gaza strip by force. In fact they won an election, but Fatah wouldn't cede power, so Hamas seized it after a fight. The poor Gazans have exactly the rulers they want. No need to feel sorry for them. Next election, Hamas could win in West Bank, as well. This is probably why there haven't been any elections in many years. It would be mighty embarrassing for the world to see who wins.
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