Erdogan Meets Hamas Terror Leader to Condemn Israel
Turkish president has secret meeting with Mashaal; calls Abbas, vows to press world to take action against Israel over Temple Mount riots.
Turkish president has secret meeting with Mashaal; calls Abbas, vows to press world to take action against Israel over Temple Mount riots.

Amid skepticism over Abbas' intentions, Palestinian congress appears to be indefinitely delayed.

Hamas politburo chief claims long-term ceasefire talks advancing, same week Jerusalem denies negotiations taking place at all.

Head of a Hamas-affiliated institution claims Tony Blair invited Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to London to discuss truce with Israel.

Abbas's Fatah slams Hamas over reported discussions between Tony Blair and Mashaal, says Hamas council agreed to deal with Israel.

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal visits Ankara for late night closed-talks with local leaders.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Khaled Meshaal in Doha - and promises Hamas to 'return Palestinians home.'

Hamas leaders meet with Saudi royals for first time since 2013 rift, possibly over ISIS.

Suggesting that Hamas' Mashaal is more committed to peace than Netanyahu, Carter says he had no desire to meet with PM during trip.

Hamas demands release of terrorists from 2014 deal, 63 terrorists rearrested since 2011 for bodies of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul.

Qatar's Foreign Minister claims Hamas chief Mashaal remains in the country and that relations between Qatar and Egypt are fine.

Hamas takes exception with the United States' expression of dissatisfaction over Turkey’s contacts with the group.

Mashaal, Muslim Brotherhood members given the boot in apparent push by Qatar to repair ties with Egypt; Hamas angrily denies.

Shurat Hadin head tells Arutz Sheva how Abbas, Mashaal and other leaders already under their sights, state is totally dropping the ball.

Hamas-Fatah unity government continues to crumble as Hamas leader says he is dissatisfied with the reconciliation process.

Hamas leader blames Israel for terror, claims Netanyahu's refusal of PA ultimatums is cause of violence.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal claims the group has proof that "military leader" Mohammed Deif is alive.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal rejects Israel's demand that Gaza be demilitarized, says weapons "are for fighting the occupying enemy."

Whether or not recent rumors of Khaled Mashaal's expulsion are true, Qatar's policy shift could soon leave him out in the cold.

Gaza terror group denies reports that international pressure lead terror sponsor Qatar to expel Mashaal.

War criminal Mashaal believes Israeli leaders should be sued in the Hague International Court.

Hamas’s exiled leader says direct negotiations with Israel are not on the agenda.


Hamas leader trying to cool tensions with the PA, after its chairman threatens unity government is on the brink of collapse.

Report leaks details of Abbas berating Mashaal in Qatar over Hamas coup attempt against PA, Mashaal denying 'Israeli lie.'

PA chief says the casualties of the Gaza war could have been avoided if Hamas had only agreed to a ceasefire early on.

Hamas leader rejects disarmament demand, claims a Gaza victory that 'dazzled the world.'


Not all Hamas terror chiefs think that the terror group "won" Operation Protective Edge.

Egypt still waiting on Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to respond to offer, which would last for minimum of one month.

Hamas leader declares that his group will not only continue attacking Israel from Gaza, but will also launch attacks from Judea and Samaria.

Khaled Meshaal objects to Netanyahu's comparison between Hamas and Islamic State, says Hamas 'isn't a violent religious group.'

Egypt calls for ceasefire as PA pledges to participate in renewed talks 'as soon as a ceasefire goes into effect.'

PA and Hamas leaders urge the United Nations to draw up a "timetable" for “the Israeli occupation to end.”

Palestinian Authority and Hamas leaders hold second meeting in as many days, as Hamas reportedly backtracks on talks rejection.

Sources say Abbas threatened Hamas with 'divorce' in heated Qatar meeting; Mashaal complies and calls for 'return to indirect talks.'

'There won't be open negotiations with the Israeli enemy, and there won't be a deviation from our just demands,' official insists.

Reports in Lebanon say Khaled Mashaal wanted Mohammmed Deif's opinion on ceasefire and called him, giving away his location.

Hamas reportedly tried to get Qatar involved in truce talks; when Egypt refused Qatar ordered Mashaal to reject truce or be expelled.

PA, Hamas leaders to meet in Doha over Gaza ceasefire, as questions remain over whether the unity government will last.


Hamas spokesperson reportedly urges Hezbollah to 'open the Lebanese front,' as IDF operation in Gaza expands.

Yisrael Hayom says Ministers Lapid, Liberman and Bennett supported the idea of eliminating Meshaal, Haniyeh.

Hamas leader says he is willing to co-exist with anyone, including Jews, but not with "the occupiers".

Hamas refuses to initiate any cease-fire until Israel fully capitulates to its demands, Khaled Meshaal states in public speech.

Khaled Mashaal invited to Cairo for cease-fire talks, expresses support as long as 'conditions' are met.

PA, Hamas leaders to meet over possible truce. But will the meeting change Hamas's commitment to escalation?

Khaled Mashaal speaks to Iranian Parliament leader Ali Larijani before ground offensive begins, asks entire Arab world to join in.

Hamas chief declares that Israel's ground operation in Gaza is destined to fail.

Senior Hamas source reveals the group wants re-arrested Shalit deal terrorists freed, and IDF 'ceasefire', to stop rocket barrage.

Mahmoud Abbas asks Khaled Meshaal 'not to give Israel an excuse' to launch a Gaza op.; Meshaal holds out for PA to end wage disputes.

Khaled Mashaal calls Turkish FM, asks for pressure against Israel same morning Hamas terrorists pepper Israel with rockets.

Khaled Mashaal writes Rouhani in light of Operation Brother's Keeper, asks for help 'to end the aggression.'

PM issues fierce response after Khaled Meshaal blesses abductors, says kidnapping 'a logical and natural reaction.'

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal denies his group is behind the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers, but welcomes the abduction.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal meets deputy Iranian minister as sides continue rapprochement.

Hamas-Fatah unity pact "does not mean an end to our resistance against the invaders", says Khaled Mashaal.

Hamas rejects religious edict made in Jordan allowing Muslims outside of Arab lands to visit 'occupation,' slams prospect of normalization.

Hamas and Fatah continue to hold talks on the implementation of the unity pact signed between the sides recently.

Hamas leader Mashaal says 'we have no history or future other than jihad,' adds international courts and UN to list of battle grounds.
