Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices »

The shocking true story of a Hamas insider who rejected his violent destiny—and is now risking everything to expose closely guarded secrets and show the world a way to peace.
Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The oldest son and heir apparent of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to follow in his footsteps. But everything changed when Mosab embraced the teachings of another famous Middle East leader instead. What he learned changed his life and could alter the course of his country’s future—forever. In Son of Hamas, Mosab reveals new information about the world’s most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own secret role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, his dangerous choices, and his belief that the mandate to “love your enemies” is the only way to peace in the Middle East.
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Map of Israel and the Occupied Territories ix

A Word from the Author xi

Preface xiii

Chapter 1 Captured 1

Chapter 2 The Ladder of Faith 5

Chapter 3 Muslim Brotherhood 13

Chapter 4 Throwing Stones 21

Chapter 5 Survival 31

Chapter 6 A Hero's Return 39

Chapter 7 Radical 45

Chapter 8 Fanning the Flames 49

Chapter 9 Guns 61

Chapter 10 The Slaughterhouse 67

Chapter 11 The Offer 77

Chapter 12 Number 823 87

Chapter 13 Trust No One 95

Chapter 14 Riot 105

Chapter 15 Damascus Road 113

Chapter 16 Second Intifada 125

Chapter 17 Undercover 135

Chapter 18 Most Wanted 147

Chapter 19 Shoes 155

Chapter 20 Torn 165

Chapter 21 The Game 173

Chapter 22 Defensive Shield 185

Chapter 23 Supernatural Protection 193

Chapter 24 Protective Custody 201

Chapter 25 Saleh 211

Chapter 26 A Vision for Hamas 223

Chapter 27 Good-Bye 233

Epilogue 243

Postscript 247

The Players 253

Glossary 257

Time Line 261

Endnotes 263