Hamas

Trial of 'Israeli agent' in Gaza begins

Hamas claims man accused of killing senior terrorist commander worked for the Shin Bet.

Palestinian voters display the "culture of peace"

Fatah leads in municipal elections

Elections not held in Gaza due to ongoing feud between Fatah and Hamas.

Gaza: Thousands walk on 'Balfour Declaration' carpet

Gazan film festival features 328-foot-long carpet with the words 'Balfour Declaration' on it.

Hamas claims to have arrested assassin of top military leader

Terrorist group with runs Gaza says it has arrested man who killed military commander in March, continues to blame Israel for assassination.

'Thorns in thine eyes':

Hamas wins elections at Birzeit University for third year

Student vote considered reflection of Arab political climate.

Archbishop of Canterbury blesses Trump's peacemaking efforts

Anglican leader Justin Welby says US President Donald Trump will be "in his prayers" as he attempts to restart Mideast peace talks

'Hunger strike part of the fight against the occupation'

Senior Hamas leader calls on international community to support terrorist hunger strike.

Haniyeh supports hunger-striking terrorists

New Hamas leader says the freedom of hunger-striking terrorists is a national duty.

Rotterdam or Hamasdam?

Why did Abbas exempt Gazans from paying taxes?

Palestinian Authority representative explains why PA Chairman Abbas doesn't want Gazans paying tax to Hamas.

Netanyahu: Don't listen to the 'fake news'

PM hits New York Times, CNN over coverage of new Hamas charter, which calls for the annihilation of Israel. 'Is this moderation?'

Fatah-Hamas conflict deepens

PA Chairman signs order exempting Gaza from paying taxes to Hamas, Hamas leadership slams order, says it's 'illegal.'

'Hamas is trying to fool the world'

Hamas claims to be more moderate these days, but video recordings prove otherwise.

Former Hamas leader: I am Haniyeh's soldier now

Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal says 'he and his brothers' are now Haniyeh's 'loyal soldiers.'

'Hamas elected a new leader - time for promise?'

IDF spokesman tweets in response to Hamas elections.

Ex-Gaza chief elected leader of Hamas

Terrorist Ismail Haniyeh becomes first Gazan Hamas leader since Hamas founder's assassination in 2004.

Hamas: We have not become a new version of 'Fatah'

Hamas assures that amended charter doesn't change fundamental position, has high hopes for the opening of a border crossing to Egypt.

Hamas rejects Abbas' call for peace

Hamas terrorist group rejects Abbas' authority to speak for Arabs and says all 'Palestine' belongs to Arabs.

Hamas: chance for Trump to pressure Israel

Leader of Hamas terrorist group calls on US President to pressure Israel to give into Arab demands while ruling out negotiations.

Human Rights Watch condemns Hamas

Human Rights Watch attacks Hamas for 'illogical' behavior towards captives Avraham Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed.

Hezbollah rejects new Hamas policy

Hezbollah deputy leader says group only supports the idea of "liberating the entire Palestine unconditionally."

Fatah: New Hamas document offers nothing new

Fatah movement dismisses new political document published by Hamas.

Terrorist ultimatum:

Hamas gives Israel 24 hours to respond to hunger strikers

Demands range from better medical care to phone access.

Mashaal: No negotiations with the 'occupation'

Hamas leader discusses new policy document, says it reflects consensus among group's members.

Hamas unveils new policy document

Supposed more moderate stance calls for state on 1967 lines, but still refuses to recognize Israel.

'Hamas invests all its resources in destroying Israel'

PM dismisses reports Hamas to drop call for destruction of Israel from charter, says actions or terror group say otherwise.

Leopard vows to change spots:

Hamas attempts to appease West with policy touch-up

Promise to remove call for Israel's destruction, drop Muslim Brotherhood association.

Hamas, PLO reach agreement: Israel has no right to exist

Rival factions within Palestinian Authority find common ground in their shared anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel.

Hamas to announce new leadership

Ismail Haniyeh likely to be named new Hamas head, replacing Khaled Mashaal.

Iran: PA conducting a 'war' against Gaza

Senior Iranian official attacks PA for its punitive measures against Gaza and its Hamas rulers.

Hamas thanks North Korea for threatening Israel

Hamas welcomes North Korea's threat against Israel and its support for the Palestinian people.

'We will soon force Israel to release prisoners'

Hamas leader threatens it will 'not be long before Israel is forced to pay the price and release terrorists.'

Hamas to amend controversial charter in bid to ease ties

Hamas changes charter in attempt to mend ties with PA, international community.

Hamas: Mahmoud Abbas acts like a Nazi

Hamas official calls PA leader a 'traitor,' says he should be killed.

Hamas to unveil updated charter next week

Reports say new Hamas charter will recognize pre-1967 borders, but not Israel.

Hamas money launderer arrested

Man arrested attempting to smuggle nearly $15,000 to Hamas terrorist in Judea and Samaria.

'Hamas is the most explosive threat to Israel'

Senior IDF officer briefs reporters on security threats, says Hezbollah bigger threat, but Hamas more immediate.

Gazans create their own limousines by mashing 5 cars together

Wedding planning firm in enclave run by terrorist group gets creative in creating limousines for newlyweds.

UNRWA staffer out after alleged Hamas ties

UNRWA says Gaza staffer suspected of being elected to Hamas no longer works for the agency.

Hamas terrorists 'crawling through the tunnels'

Hamas threatens Israel, says it is prepared to liberate "Palestinian land".

Hamas continues abuse of soldiers' families

Terrorist group releases video of 'poem' by Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul' saying that Israel abandoned them.

Report: Trump to demand PA stop paying terror family salaries

PA officials to Al-Quds newspaper: 'Washington expected to propose unconditional return to negotiations; US reluctant to transfer embassy'.

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Israeli PM reveals former President Obama told him explicitly not to send ground forces into Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.

PA: Hamas taxes Gazan civilians, uses money for its own purposes

PA calls on Hamas to end rift, work together to create Palestinian state.

Netherlands allows event by Hamas supporters but not opponents

Israel protests approval of event by Hamas-affiliated organization while protest by pro-israel group is banned.

700 terrorists begin hunger strike

Marwan Barghouti leads hunger strike, most of the hunger-striking terrorists belong to Fatah, some are Hamas and 'lone wolf' terrorists.

Gaza electric plant shuts down

Dispute between Hamas and Fatah causes Gaza Strip's only functioning power plant to run out of fuel Sunday.

Kulanu minister: Prepare for war with Hamas this summer

Minister Yoav Gallant warns summer may see Israel warring with Hamas, says Israel must do everything possible to prevent it.

When Palestinians are not killing Israelis, they're killing each other

PA lawmaker arrested over Hamas activities

IDF arrests PA lawmaker affiliated with Hamas in dawn raid.

New board game in Gaza seeks to 'strengthen love of jihad'

The game is modeled on 'Chutes and Ladders' - with IDF forces as snakes and terror tunnels for chutes, rockets instead of ladders.

On missile-hit warship, Israel readies for all threats

Warship hit by Hezbollah in 2006 becomes training ground for future battles.

Hamas arrests suspect in top terrorist's death

Hamas says it arrested suspect in killing of senior terrorist Mazan Faqha.

Israel to Hamas: Pay your electric bills, or we'll shut power

Israeli official regrets Gaza civilians must pay price for Hamas refusal to clear debt.

Tensions increase between Palestinian Authority and Hamas

Fatah blames Hamas for rift, creates committee to bring peace.

Human Rights Watch blasts Hamas executions

Human Rights Watch on urges Hamas to stop barbaric practice of executing alleged collaborators.

Ya'alon: Not enough done to bring back soldiers from Gaza

Former Defense Minister says government placing responsibility for missing soldiers on families instead of Hamas, which holds them captive.

State Department: Hamas military commander a ‘global terrorist’

Hamas commander involved in kidnapping of Gilad Shalit declared 'a significant risk' of committing terrorist attacks.

Hamas hangs three Gaza 'collaborators' with Israel

Gaza's Hamas rulers hanged three men they accused of collaborating with Israel in the elimination of senior Hamas official Mazen Faqha.