| On the other hand, it is appropriate to underline the systematic use by Hamas of civilians as human shields. |
| Anything less than that will only embolden Hamas, lengthening this round of the conflict and accelerating the next. |
| The White House today blamed Hamas for the escalation of the violence in the Middle East. |
| But, astonishingly, rather than distancing themselves from the crisis, Hamas leaders have intensified their engagement in it. |
| But he said that the Qawasmeh clan has had a long history of working closely with Hamas leadership. |
| All seem to agree that Goldstone was a determinant of Israel's relatively restrained attack against Hamas this time around. |
