Helena Cobban: Why understanding Hamas matters

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Journalist Helena Cobban, discussing her new book co-authored with Rami Khouri, explained on the March 12, 2025 episode of "UNAPOLOGETIC" why understanding Hamas is crucial. The book features conversations with five experts detailing Hamas's identity, objectives, and operational methods.

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Submitted by Ashfaaq Carim on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:30 Helena Cobban is a journalist who has covered events in the Middle East for more than four decades. Through her reporting, she has interviewed senior leadership across Palestinian movements and political organisations and senior members of Israel’s government.

Helena Cobban: Why understanding Hamas matters

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