Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh famously pledged to live on “zeit wa zaatar”— olive oil and dried herbs — after he led the Islamic militant group to victory on a message of armed struggle and austerity during 2006 Palestinian elections.
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Hamas leaders seen as living in luxury while Gazans suffer
While Gazans grumble privately, they rarely speak out against Hamas, which has a history of locking up critics.