Washington, D.C. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – Hamas has frequently been described as a rigidly fanatical terrorist organization intent on destroying Israel. It is argued that it does not have the support of most Palestinians, and cannot be part of a peace process. Hamas’ military wing’s attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, in which a majority of those killed were civilians, including women and children, is cited as proof of this as…