Which statement correctly compares and contrasts the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and
Hamas?

A. Although the PLO and Hamas are both opponents of Israel, the PLO wants to eliminate Israel,
while Hamas members have been elected to the parliament.

B. Although the PLO and Hamas are both in conflict with Israel, the PLO has recognized Israel's
right to exist, while Hamas wants to eliminate Israel.

C. Although the PLO and Hamas are both considered to be activist groups, the PLO is located in
Egypt, and Hamas is located in Syria.

D. Although Hamas and the PLO both want a peaceful resolution to conflict, Hamas is in favor of
West Bank settlements, while the PLO is against them.

"Although the PLO and Hamas are both in conflict with Israel, the PLO has recognized Israel's right to exist, while Hamas wants to eliminate Israel" statement correctly compares and contrasts the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and  Hamas.

Option: B

Explanation:

PLO and Hamas were both in support of the Palestinian people against the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and want a independent state for the Palestinians heading the fight for the same, in different ways of doing so.

Hamas is a quasi-terrorist organization, whereas the PLO is a group within the country that aims peacefully to achieve its goals. The PLO has acknowledged Israel's right to exist several times and does not want a confrontation with them, although Hamas wants to eradicate Israel.