Hamas won the parliamentary elections in 2006. The group received a plurality of seats, securing a majority in the Palestinian Legislative Council.

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However, it is important to note that the international community, including the United States and the European Union, did not fully recognize the outcome of the election due to concerns over Hamas's classification as a terrorist organization.

The election results led to a division between Fatah and Hamas, which subsequently governed the West Bank and Gaza Strip respectively.