Hamas

• This bank was established in on December 16 2008 and has only one operating branch located in the centre of Gaza. It is often crowded with people desperately seeking funds.
  "I'm an employee in the Gaza government and for the last 2 years, I go to the Post office to get my salary but I couldn't get a loan. I tried to open an account in other banks, but all of them refused. I've been dealing with this bank for two months now. I got a loan and I'm really satisfied," a customer standing in line explained.
  

• Analysis: Hamas's successful elections highlight Fatah's failures and incompetence
  The mere fact that Hamas managed to hold elections while Fatah operatives are continuing their bickering over whether to vote in a new leadership is seen as a severe blow to Fatah.
  By announcing the election, Hamas has sought to send the message to the Palestinians that the movement is well and functioning despite the war in January and the continued blockade of the Gaza Strip.