The Real Reason Hamas Carried Out Its October 7 Massacre, and the connection to the Palestinian Authority

The article from Gatestone Institute argues that the October 7th Hamas attack was driven by several key factors:

1. Strategic Calculations: Hamas aimed to exploit regional instability and create a crisis to further its own political and strategic objectives, including challenging the Israeli state and gaining international attention.

2. Internal Palestinian Politics: The attack was partly motivated by internal Palestinian political dynamics, with Hamas seeking to undermine the Palestinian Authority and position itself as the dominant force in Palestinian politics.

3. Regional Influences: The article highlights the role of regional actors and their support for Hamas, suggesting that the attack was also influenced by broader geopolitical interests