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the end of the previous century. While researchers have focused on the rise of Hamas, this return has in fact manifested itself in a range of independent Islamic extremist groups with their own philosophies.<\/p>\nThe 21st century exists in the shadow of the return of extremist Islam to the center of the world\u2019s political stage, a process that began at<\/p>\n
the end of the previous century. While researchers have focused on the rise of Hamas, this return has in fact manifested itself in a range of independent Islamic extremist groups with their own philosophies.<\/p>\n
Jihad in Palestine<\/em>\u00a0provides a comprehensive study of the variety of Islamic extremist groups operating inside Israel\/Palestine today, examining their philosophies and views concerning martyrdom, as well as their attitudes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These ideologies are presented in their own words, thanks to the author\u2019s extensive translations and commentary of primary sources in Arabic, including the writings of the Islamic Jihad, al-Jama\u2019a al-Islamiya, Hizbal-Tahrir al-Islami, Hamas and the Islamic Movement. The book studies the attitudes of these organisations towards the fundamental issues surrounding\u00a0Jihad<\/em>, including the concept of personal obligation, the relationship of the movement to the peace agreements and attitudes towards Jews expressed in the movement\u2019s writings.\u00a0<\/em>Exploring the basic theories of sacrifice and analysing modern day Palestinian society, it promotes a greater understanding of the religious angle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n