Gaza's Health Sector under Hamas

This report traces the evolution of Hamass health care services from the movements origins to its current role as the de facto government of Gaza. The analysis focuses primarily on the impact of Palestinian divisions on the development of Gazas health sector since Hamass takeover of Gaza in June 2007, and it examines how regional trends in 2011 have influenced internal Palestinian dynamics that will likely shape Gazas health care sector and the Palestinian population more broadly in the future. Finally, the report examines the U.S. policy implications of Hamass successful management of health services in Gaza.