News Brief

(IsraelNN.com) Fatah and Hamas terrorists factions are preparing themselves for a new round of violence in Gaza as well as in Judea and Samaria, a summary of media reports reveals. In Gaza, a senior defense official quoted by the Post stated Hamas has "weapons and explosives and, more importantly, they are highly motivated." IDF surveillance in Judea and Samaria has prevented an attempt by Hamas to unify its forces there, IDF officials said.

Fatah has cracked down on Hamas gatherings in Judea and Samaria, while Hamas has taken similar measures against Fatah in the Gaza region. However, Reuters News Agency reported that Fatah leaders in the Hamas-run area are beginning to defy their rivals and publicly speak of regaining power.