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Women's roles in Hamas slowly evolve

The Hamas movement is keen to encourage women’s participation in military and social life, depending on women to mobilize support.

Hamas policewomen take part in a graduation ceremony for members of Hamas security forces in Gaza City December 17, 2012. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem (GAZA - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) - RTR3BO8W
Hamas policewomen take part in a graduation ceremony for members of Hamas security forces in Gaza City, Dec. 17, 2012. — REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

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