Khaled Mashaal

Rivals Abbas and Mashaal Hold Rare Telephone Call

Hamas leader telephones Abbas who assures him that he's not backing down of his demands from Israel.

Hamas Leader to Visit Tehran

Khaled Mashaal, the head of Hamas’s political bureau, will visit Iran soon after two years of tense relations.

Mashaal: Stop Peace Talks, Start Armed Struggle

Hamas leader calls for an end to PA peace talks with Israel and for an armed struggle to “liberate Jerusalem”.

Turkish PM's Office Denies Hamas Claim He'll Visit Gaza in July

Hamas has announced that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Gaza July 5-6 -- but Erdogan flatly denies it.

Hamas's Mashaal: Assad Refused to Accept Political Solution

Hamas left Syria because Assad refused to consider a political solution to the conflict in the country, says leader Khaled Mashaal.

Syrian Regime Slams Hamas's Mashaal for Breaking with Damascus

A Syrian regime newspaper slams Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal for breaking with Damascus, says he's given up on resistance.

Hamas Leader Meshaal Re-Elected For New Term

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal was re-elected as head of the Islamic terrorist movement after a meeting in Cairo late on Monday.

Hamas Denies Discussing Two-State Solution, End to Conflict

Hamas has denied a report the terrorist organization has expressed support for a two-state solution to end the Arab- Israeli conflict.

Report: Hamas Agrees to Two-State Solution

Newspaper report indicates Hamas’s political chief Mashaal told Jordan's King to inform Obama his group accepts the "two-state solution."

Mashaal Meets Jordan's King to Discuss Reconciliation with Fatah

"The international community must respect Palestinian need to end division," Hamas chief tells Jordan's King in Amman.

Netanyahu Criticizes Abbas, Livni Criticizes Netanyahu

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu condemns Abbas for meeting with Mashaal. Livni condemns Netanyahu for condemning Abbas.

Hamas Preparing for War against Abbas, Reports Sunday Times

Hamas is preparing to duplicate its 2007 civil war in Gaza and has instructed terror cells to get ready for a military coup to oust Abbas.

Netanyahu Should Retire from Politics, Says Mashaal

"May you destroy the home of Netanyahu," Hamas chief Mashaal tells students at the Islamic University of Gaza.

'Silence is Violence'

Bibi: Why Doesn’t Abbas Condemn Hamas’ Threat to Destroy Us?

Mashaal has revealed Hamas’ real face, says Netanyahu, while Abbas hides behind him by not condemning remarks to destroy Israel.

Expulsion-Backer Livni: Bibi Strengthens Hamas

Tzipi Livni, who backed the expulsion of Jews from Gaza in 2005, now blames Netanyahu for negotiating with Hamas.

Mofaz: Israel Should Have Eliminated Mashaal

"Israel missed an opportunity to eliminate the head of the serpent," says Kadima chairman about Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal.

Mashaal: We Won't Cede an Inch of 'Palestine'

"Palestine is our land and nation from the (Mediterranean) sea to the (Jordan) river, from north to south," says Hamas chief in Gaza.

Mashaal in Gaza: Tomorrow Ramallah, then Jerusalem

"Today is Gaza. Tomorrow will be Ramallah and after that Jerusalem,” says Hamas chief during first ever visit to Gaza.

Hamas's Mashaal to Visit Gaza Next Week

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal is to make his first-ever visit to Gaza at the end of next week, say officials.

Hamas Not Behind Tel Aviv Attack, Claims Mashaal

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal tells CNN he would accept a Palestinian state but would not recognize Israel.

Hamas Declares Victory, Gaza Celebrates

Mashaal: 'Israel has failed in all its goals.' Gazans fire into the air and chant victory slogans.

Tanks Poised on Gaza Border

Hamas Leader: Israel Bluffing; ‘I Dare You to Invade’

Hamas’ leader Khaled Mashaal charges an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza is a bluff. “If you wanted to launch it, you would have done it.”

Ceasefire Seems Unlikely, After Mashaal Speech

Hamas claims that Israeli is 'suing for peace,' but it is Hamas that is the big loser in this war, says an official

Morsi Condemns Israel Over Sudan Attack

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi speaks with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, condemns "Israeli aggression against Sudan."

Mashaal Speaks at Conference in Doha

Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal is quoted by the foreign press while speaking at a conference in Doha.

Syrian Television Attacks Hamas' Mashaal

Syria's official television launches a scathing attack against Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal.

Hamas' Mashaal Won't Seek Re-election

Hamas' politburo chief, Khaled Mashaal, will remain in Hamas but will not run for re-election as leader.

Moroccan Leaders Apologize for Inviting Jew to Gathering

Morocco’s leading political party apologized for inviting a Jew to a political gathering; has not apologized for inviting Hamas leader.

Morsi Meets Mashaal, Stresses Support for 'Palestinians'

Egypt's new Islamist president Morsi met senior Hamas officials and pledged his support for the "struggle of the Palestinian nation".

Murdered Hamas Official Buried in Jordan

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal attends the burial of a senior member of Hamas who was killed this week in Damascus.

Fatah, Hamas Still Don't Agree on Unity Government

More than a year after the unity deal in Cairo, Fatah and Hamas still can't form a unity government.

Shalit Effect Felt in Hamas Elections

Terrorists freed in Shalit deal fared well in the group's internal elections.

Hamas to Olmert: Talk to Us for Fewer Prisoners

Hamas reportedly offered former PM Ehud Olmert to release fewer prisoners for Gilad Shalit in exchange for strategic dialogue.

Fatah-Hamas Meeting Shows Doha Deal Going Nowhere

A meeting between Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal and Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmed to jump-start unity yielded no fruit.

Report: Olmert Secretly Spoke with Hamas' Mashaal

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal conducted secret communications with former PM Ehud Olmert, offered Shalit for a few terrorists.

Hamas Won't Honor Peace Accords With Israel

The Hamas politburo's number two reaffirmed the terror movement has no intention of honoring peace agreements struck with Israel

Abbas: Hamas Unity Deal 'Frozen'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said unity with Hamas is going nowhere; and issued 'demands' for financial support to the Arab League.

Mashaal in Turkey: Israel Used Gaza to Test Iron Dome

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal meets Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan. blames Israel for using excuses to attack Gaza.

Fatah-Hamas Unity? Not This Year

Both Fatah and Hamas politburo members say Hamas' Gaza leadership are obstructing the implementation of a unity deal agreed on in Qatar.

Hamas Leadership Left Syria, Deputy Leader Confirms

Hamas' No. 2 confirms that the terror group has left Syria because of protest crackdown.

Hamas Denies Sabotaging Cairo Unity Talks

The feud between Hamas and Fatah proceeds apace in Cairo as acrimony over 'new demands' boils to the surface.

Hamas Bait and Switch in Cairo

Hamas reneged on a deal to form a unity government with Fatah and demanded new terms in Cairo.

Abbas in Cairo for Hamas Talks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal are in Cairo as the formation of a unity government remains uncertain.

Senior Hamas Leader Slams Agreement with Fatah

Senior Hamas official Mahmud al-Zahar says agreement with Fatah is a mistake and that no one inside Hamas was consulted.

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

In direct contradiction to a statement earlier this month, Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal is quietly moving his headquarters to Qatar.

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Gaza de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, says the terrorist group will “never recognize Israel" and "the resistance will continue."

Analysis: Unity Agreement Dividing Hamas

Hamas leaders in Gaza are at odds with the terror group's politburo over unity with Fatah in a conflict that could split the movement.

New PA Government to be Presented in 11 Days

Mahmoud Abbas met U.S. Secretary of State and UN Secretary General and informed them of agreement with Hamas.

Hamas Backs Proposal to Have Abbas Head Interim Gov't

Hamas endorses Qatar's proposal that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas serve as prime minister in an interim unity government.

Fatah-Hamas Meeting in Qatar

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meeting Sunday with Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Qatar.

Is Hamas Preparing to Break Away from Iran?

Report: A new camp within Hamas is calling for the terror group to disassociate itself from Iran.

Abbas, Mashaal to Agree on Unity Government

PA Chairman Abbas and Hamas chief Mashaal will agree on a national unity government this Thursday, says senior Fatah official.

Jordan: Hamas Offices to Remain Closed

A senior Jordanian official says that the meeting between Hamas and King Abdullah II will not affect the ban on the terror group in Jordan.

Report: Mashaal Abandons Hamas' Damascus Bureau

Hamas’ politburo chief Khaled Mashaal has abandoned the group's office in Syria and decided not to return to the country.

Haniyeh 'In to Win' as Politburo Chief of Hamas

Gaza's Hamas de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh is running for politburo chief of the terrorist organization, Arab media report.

Not So Fast: Mashaal To Stay as Hamas Politburo Chief?

Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal may not leave his post after upcoming June elections, despite media reports to the contrary.

Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal to Step Down

Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal will step down when the group's elections take place this year, according to a fellow terrorist.

Hamas Leaders’ Families Flee Syria

Hamas continues to flee Syria as security situation in Damascus worsens and tensions with President Bashar al-Assad continue to mount.

Hamas Leader Khaled Mashaal Flees Damascus

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has fled Damascus together with his family, the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper reports.

Hamas Leaders Meet Sudan's Bashir

Hamas' Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh and other Hamas officials meet President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan.