Hamas no longer welcome in Syria, analysts say

Gaza: When Hamas shifted its' political base from Damascus to Doha, its leaders were quick to dismiss talk that it was related to the current unrest in Syria. However, it is very related according to observers.

"Since Hamas considers itself a liberation movement, it found itself in compromising situation since they wouldn't be able to support the protesters in their will for freedom and liberation," Shaker Shabat, political analyst said.

Also, the situation in Syria was a driving factor in the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

While Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has been pushing heavily for reconciliation with Hamas since 2007, Hamas has refused to give up on their demands until recently.

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