Hamas — 'Change and Reform' List 2006 electoral platform (English translation)

The Change and Reform List seeks to build an advanced Palestinian civil society based on political pluralism and the alternation of power, while bearing in mind the heavy occupation.
Our Invariables: Islam and civilizational achievements constitute our frame of reference and way of life with all its political, economic, social and legal dimensions. Our people have the right to end the occupation using all available means including armed resistance, establishing the independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. All refugees have the right to return; this is fixed and cannot be compromised.
Domestic Policy: Political liberties, pluralism, the freedom to form political parties, the ballot box and peaceful alternation of power are the best framework. Security coordination with the occupation is a crime. Protecting the resistance.
Legislative Policy: Establish Islamic Shari'ah as the main source of legislation in Palestine; separation among the three powers; reinforce democracy and shura.
Economic Policy: Achieve economic and monetary independence and disengage from the Zionist entity; establish a "resisting economy"; reformulate income tax so it becomes 'ascending' (progressive) to ease the burden on low earners.