1. Islamic Resistance Movement By: Jacob Bragg http://www.babnet.net/en_detail-1876.asp

2. Political influence through establishing themselves in the Palestinian government Hamas founded in 1987 Continuing the terrorism of the group called Jihad

3. Unknown number of hard-core members; tens of thousands of supporters and sympathizers http://heavenawaits.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/hamas_war0402.jpg

4. http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/display.image?id=3750

5. The Hamas continue to wage war with Israel February 28, 2008 Several killed from rocket attacks started by Hamas