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Source: http://washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=3103
Reality Contradicts New Hamas Spin
[Washington Institute for Near East Policy] Matthew Levitt and Stephanie Papa - Despite talk of a ceasefire and pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, Hamas continues to engage in terrorist activities. Shooting attacks are still common along the border between Israel and Gaza. This summer, more than 120,000 Palestinian children attended Hamas-run summer camps that focused not only on Islamic teachings, but also on "semi-military training with toy guns." Even as Hamas advances its public-relations blitz for tactical gains, the group continues to advance its strategic goals through ongoing terrorist activities, robust radicalization, and the election of militant hardliners to leadership positions.