• Victor@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    Hamas […] represents the Palestinian people in Gaza.

    Do they really though? Kind of like Trump represents the people of America?

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      23 hours ago

      There is argument to be had I guess but I would say yes they do. They have been governing the strip for close to two decades and have popular support from the population even post oct 7th. After the latest ceasefire they still de facto govern the strip.

      I would say Trump represents the people of America as well. He is the elected leader and his views may not represent all the citizens but his actions are the actions of America.