Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Origins of Hamas's

Which of the following best characterizes the origins of Hamas's popularity?

A) Hamas grew in popularity because it was firmly rooted in the shared hardships and poverty that Palestinians had experienced under Israeli occupation and it was more directly involved in grassroots social welfare activities than the Palestinian Authority
B) Hamas became popular because Palestinians disliked how friendly Yasir Arafat was with foreign leaders, and they thought the Hamas were more humble
C) Hamas grew in popularity because it had closer ties to Israel, and thus more clout in negotiating a peace settlement with Israel
D) Hamas began in the Palestinian territories and spread throughout the Arab world, including into Tunisia, as it attempted to obliterate non-Muslim populations throughout the region