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Organizations
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Events
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This document appears to be a page from a House Oversight report containing a summary or translation of statements regarding internal politics within the Hamas movement. It details conflicts involving Dr. Zahar's unauthorized comments and subsequent damage control by Izzat al-Rashaq and Dr. Salah al-Bardawil, who insist to the media outlet Asharq Al-Awsat that the movement remains united under Khalid Meshal. Note: This document contains no visible text related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the prompt's categorization.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Zahar | Dr./Hamas Figure |
Accused of being wrong and violating organizational traditions; unauthorized to comment on leadership.
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| Izzat al-Rashaq | Hamas Official |
Denied internal division within Hamas; criticized Zahar's statements but maintained the movement is united.
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| Salah al-Bardawil | Senior Hamas Official (Dr.) |
Confirmed unity to media; defended right of figures to express views; reiterated leadership structure.
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| Khalid Meshal | Leader of the Hamas movement |
Identified as the leader under whom the movement operates.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hamas |
Political/Militant movement; described as a 'resistance movement'.
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| Asharq Al-Awsat |
Media outlet to which statements were made.
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| Political bureau |
The only institution authorized to issue clarifications on leadership statements.
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| House Oversight |
Indicated by the footer stamp (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023538).
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Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Mentioned in the context of liberation through resistance.
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Relationships (2)
Hamas is under the leadership of Khalid Meshal
Izzat al-Rashaq denied that Zahar's statements reflect a state of disagreement... despite his strong statements
Key Quotes (3)
"Dr. Zahar is not authorized to comment on the statements made by the leader of the Hamas movement"Source
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"there is no disagreement within Hamas, the movement is highly united, and its decisions are one."Source
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"it would be a terrible gamble to bet on these futile negotiations."Source
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brother Zahar are wrong, and do not represent the position of the
Hamas movement or any of its institutions. They represent a violation
of the organizational traditions followed by Hamas, and are not
worthy of being issued against the leader or leadership of the Hamas
movement." He added that "Dr. Zahar is not authorized to comment
on the statements made by the leader of the Hamas movement...the
political bureau is the only institution that is authorized to issue any
clarification or explanation on the statements issued by the
leadership."
Despite his strong statements, Izzat al-Rashaq denied that Zahar's
statements reflect a state of disagreement or division within Hamas,
stressing that "there is no disagreement within Hamas, the movement
is highly united, and its decisions are one."
Senior Hamas official Dr. Salah al-Bardawil confirmed to Asharq Al-
Awsat that the Hamas movement is united, saying that some media
outlets are trying to convince the public that there is division within
the ranks of Hamas. Al-Bardawil also stressed that Hamas figures
have the right to issue their statements using whatever language they
wish so long as they are expressing their own views and ideas, and
this does not mean that there is a split in the Hamas movement's
decision.
Dr. Bardawil also stressed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Hamas is under
the leadership of Khalid Meshal, adding that Hamas is a resistance
movement that believes that resistance is the means of liberating
Palestine, especially after it has became clear to everybody that "it
would be a terrible gamble to bet on these futile negotiations."
Hamas movement or any of its institutions. They represent a violation
of the organizational traditions followed by Hamas, and are not
worthy of being issued against the leader or leadership of the Hamas
movement." He added that "Dr. Zahar is not authorized to comment
on the statements made by the leader of the Hamas movement...the
political bureau is the only institution that is authorized to issue any
clarification or explanation on the statements issued by the
leadership."
Despite his strong statements, Izzat al-Rashaq denied that Zahar's
statements reflect a state of disagreement or division within Hamas,
stressing that "there is no disagreement within Hamas, the movement
is highly united, and its decisions are one."
Senior Hamas official Dr. Salah al-Bardawil confirmed to Asharq Al-
Awsat that the Hamas movement is united, saying that some media
outlets are trying to convince the public that there is division within
the ranks of Hamas. Al-Bardawil also stressed that Hamas figures
have the right to issue their statements using whatever language they
wish so long as they are expressing their own views and ideas, and
this does not mean that there is a split in the Hamas movement's
decision.
Dr. Bardawil also stressed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Hamas is under
the leadership of Khalid Meshal, adding that Hamas is a resistance
movement that believes that resistance is the means of liberating
Palestine, especially after it has became clear to everybody that "it
would be a terrible gamble to bet on these futile negotiations."
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