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Hamas doubles down on core of its charter, vowing more murder and clinging to arms

אוג 14, 2026 ·  Source: JNS 88Objectivity score88/100

Hamas doubles down on core of its charter, vowing more murder and clinging to arms

Twenty-five years ago on Aug. 9, 2001, at Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem, 8-year-old Chaya stood in line to order beside her father, sister and brother on a family outing when an explosion ripped through the packed restaurant. Chaya and her sister survived, but they lost their parents and three siblings, including a 2-year-old, in the suicide bombing. Fifteen people were murdered that day, including three Americans.Years later, Chaya recalls every detail: “Everything went up in flames. There were screams and chaos. The second I got out, medics poured water on me. I was completely burned.”In the ambulance, she saw her 4-year-old brother lying bandaged beside her, and she kept calling his name, but he never responded. Nurses pulled away the clothing that had melted onto her, and she begged them not to amputate her legs.She is still living with her injuries. Oct. 7, 2023 brought those traumas screaming back into…

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The article highlights Hamas's unwavering commitment to its 1988 charter, which calls for the destruction of Israel and the murder of Jews, as evidenced by past attacks like the 2001 Sbarro pizzeria bombing and the October 7, 2023 atrocities. Hamas officials have stated they will "never" lay down their weapons, viewing them as essential for enforcing their rule and achieving their goals. The article emphasizes that disarmament is not a negotiable point for Hamas, as it would fundamentally alter their identity as a terrorist organization. It also recounts the personal traumas of victims, such as Chaya, who survived the Sbarro bombing, and the Bibas family, whose children were murdered on October 7. Despite ongoing threats, the article concludes by noting the resilience of Jewish communities and their efforts to build stronger connections, exemplified by organizations like the Malki Foundation and OneFamily, established in response to terror attacks.

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