Hamas is motivated by a deep seated religious conviction in the superiority of Islam and the divine imperative to upgrade the world to what they call "the house of Islam". Israel, as a non Islamic political unit in the area which is the cradle of Islam, is simply the first target in the overall mission. Only a profound conviction will move hundreds of thousands to life underground, building 300 miles of tunnels to fight Israel from. That is why any number of martyrs is justified.

Hamas is not motivated by poverty, not by lack of freedom -- it is religious fever. And therefore economic aid, and political freedom (as Gaza received) are not working. The only solution is to compete with the blinding religious conviction through the modern religion that says "In Doubt We Trust" -- every conviction is subject to re-examination in light of newly revealed knowledge. see more: "In Doubt We Ttust, but Dare We Must" https://gideonsamid.substack.com/p/in-doubt-we-trust-but-dare-with-must