Hamas came into power in Palestine ?
Correct answer: B. 2006
- A. 2005
- B. 2006
- C. 2007
- D. 2008
Explanation
Hamas won the Palestinian legislative election held in January 2006 and formed a government in March of that year. Its separate military takeover of the Gaza Strip occurred later, in 2007, which is the likely source of confusion.
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