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Religious Ideology Fueled Hamas's October 7 Attack, Study Finds
A study by the Amit Institute for Research on Terror and Intelligence reveals that religious ideology was a significant factor in Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. The research highlights Hamas's deep-rooted Islamic identity, influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood and jihadist teachings.
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What happened
- 01Religious ideology significantly influenced Hamas's decision to launch the October 7 attack, according to a new study.
- 02Hamas's identity is deeply rooted in Islam, drawing from the Muslim Brotherhood and global jihadist teachings.
- 03The attack was framed as a religious war for Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, using Quranic verses and Hadith.
- 04Beliefs in divine promises of victory and the merit of martyrdom were decisive factors for Hamas leaders.
- 05The study suggests Hamas is unlikely to abandon its extremist religious and antisemitic ideology.
While military and political motives were present, religious justifications, including Quranic verses and beliefs in divine promises and martyrdom, were decisive in the attack's planning and execution. The study concludes Hamas is unlikely to abandon this extremist ideology.
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