A instrumentalização política do termo "terrorismo": uma análise crítica da rotulação do Hamas como grupo terrorista e suas implicações no conflito Israel-Palestina

Abstract

This study analyzes the classification of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) as a terrorist organization by Israel and its implications for the dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It is based on the hypothesis that such classification is not neutral, but associated with its political use in alignment with the interests of the State of Israel. The research adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach, based on primary sources, such as official documents, and secondary sources, including academic books and articles. Initially, the study examines the concept of terrorism, highlighting the absence of a universal and consensual definition, as well as its political and historical disputes. It then presents the historical context of the conflict, emphasizing the role of Zionism and external interventions. Subsequently, it analyzes the trajectory of Hamas between 1987 and 2023, highlighting its political and ideological transformations. The analysis is grounded in Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS), which understand terrorism as a social construct influenced by power relations. The study concludes that the classification of Hamas is not neutral and may function as a political instrument, simplifying the phenomenon and reinforcing dichotomous narratives within the conflict.