FACT CHECK · HAMAS, ORIGINS
Claim: Mujama al-Islamiya: Yassin 1973, charity 1979, Hamas 1987
TRUETHE ANSWER
Ahmed Yassin founded Mujama al-Islamiya in 1973; Israel recognized it as a charity in 1979; Hamas was founded in 1987.
SOURCE
Standard histories (as supplied 17 Oct)
PEOPLE ALSO SAY
- “Israel created hamas”
- “Israel funded hamas”
- “Israel backed hamas”
- “Charity in 1979”