At the very center of the ongoing Arab-Israeli struggle is Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group that leads its uprising and launches its signature suicide bombing attacks in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and Israel. Author Maxine Rosaler delves deeply into the issues and offers an evenhanded analysis of Hamas' history, ideology, and distinctive tactics. A chilling portrait of the violence, hatred, and frustration that can grow in the bleak living conditions of impoverished refugee camps, this book will help students trace the roots of a conflict that continues to resist peaceful resolution.