Novara Media Downstream: The Truth About Hamas, October 7th & Israel’s Ongoing Genocide w/ Tareq Baconi
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Dec 15, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Tareq Baconi, a Palestinian scholar and author of 'Hamas Contained' and 'A Fire in Every Direction', delves into the intricate history and evolution of Hamas. He examines its origins in the Muslim Brotherhood, the dynamics of governance under blockade, and the misconceptions around its use of violence. Tareq also reflects on the miscalculations surrounding the October 7 attacks and their implications on regional politics. With keen insights, he articulates how Israel's ongoing actions impact resistance and shape future possibilities.
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Containment: Managed Near-Collapse
- Israel managed Gaza by keeping it 'just above humanitarian collapse' via strict control of goods and permits.
- The tactic included periodic military operations to degrade Hamas's capabilities: 'mowing the lawn.'
How The Great March Began
- The Great March of Return began as organic civil society mobilization, not a Hamas-led campaign.
- Hamas later supported logistics and fired rockets after Palestinians were shot and ignored internationally.
October 7: Disruption With Miscalculations
- October 7's operation aimed to disrupt normalization and the sidelining of Palestine, but its execution diverged from plans.
- Baconi argues Hamas miscalculated Israel's isolation capacity and the depth of international complicity with the retaliation.
