Report 49 / Middle East & North Africa 18 January 2006 Enter Hamas: The Challenges of Political Integration Hamas, the Islamist movement designated a terrorist organisation by the U.S. and EU and considered a mortal enemy by Israel, will soon join the Palestinian legislature. Riding an unprecedented wave of popularity and having exceeded virtually all expectations in recent municipal contests, it could end up sitting at the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) cabinet table. Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print Download PDF Full Report Also available in עברית עברית Français English العربية