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Hamas: Ousting Assad More Important than 'Liberating Palestine'

Ousting Syrian President is more important than “liberating Palestine”, says a senior member of the Hamas terror group.

Gaza: Islamic Jihad Cuts Off Ties with Hamas

Islamic Jihad suspends ties with Hamas, says Hamas is responsible for the death of one of the group's members.

Hamas and Hizbullah Helped Egypt's Morsi Escape from Prison

Egyptian court says that Hamas and Hizbullah helped prisoners, including current President Morsi, escape in 2011.

Hamas Hangs Two 'Collaborators' with Israel

Hamas hangs two men who were convicted ten years of ago of collaborating with "the occupation".

Hamas Bans Co-Ed Schools, Christians Concerned

A new law passed banning co-ed schools in Gaza leaves Christians fearful that their schools are in danger of closure.

Ashton Calls on Israel to End Gaza 'Siege'

EU foreign policy chief calls for a relief of the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza, ignores the ongoing transfer of goods into the region.

Hamas Sentences 'Collaborator' to Death by Hanging

A PA Arab found guilty of "collaborating" with Israel has been sentenced to death by a military court in Gaza.

Report: Hamas Leaders to Meet Turkish PM in Ankara

Senior leaders of the Islamist Hamas terror organization will meet on Tuesday in Ankara with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Hamas to Hizbullah: Leave Syria, Fight Israel Instead

Hamas calls on Hizbullah to withdraw from Syria and keep its weapons aimed at Israel.

Freed Hunger Striker Proudly Announces Return to Terrorism

Ayman Sharawna, a terrorist freed after an eight-month hunger strike, has publicly announced that he has rejoined Hamas.

State Compensates PA Arab Victims of Hamas Rocket Attack

The State of Israel compensated two families of PA Arabs who were killed by a Qassam rocket fired by Gazan Hamas terrorists.

Two Arab Fisherman Detained Off Gaza Coast

Two Arab fisherman "outside authorized fishing zone" detained off Gaza coast.

New PA Government Includes Ministerial Changes

PA prime minister Rami Hamdallah's new cabinet, includes changes in around half the ministerial portfolios.

Hamas Slams ‘Illegal’ New PA Government

Hamas angered by new PA leadership, accuses Fatah of prolonging dispute.

Hamas Would-Be Kidnapper Guided by Shalit Deal Terrorist

A Hamas terrorist who was preparing to carry out terror attacks was arrested. His handler was a terrorist released in the Gilad Shalit deal

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.

Report: Hizbullah Gives Hamas 'Eviction Papers' from Lebanon

Hamas was informed by Hizbullah that its people were no longer welcome in Lebanon, sparking fears of a face-off spilling over from Syria

Hamas Court Orders 'Collaborator' Death Penalty

A military court in Gaza has sentenced a local resident to death for collaborating with Israel and another to life with hard labor.

Gaza Students: Clean the World of Jews

Hamas student group posts cartoon with ‘Palestine’ throwing Star of David in the trash.

Hamas Terrorists Have No Place on 'Newseum' Journalist Roll

ADL: Hamas terrorists "have no place on list with other reputable journalists who died while practicing their craft."

Hamas Claims Success in Campaign to Target Collaborators

The Hamas government in Gaza says that a recent campaign to target collaborators with Israel was a success.

PA Warns Against Qaradawi's 'Fake Palestinian Passport'

The PA urges world countries to take legal action to seize the passport given by Hamas to radical cleric Yousef al-Qaradawi.

Radical Egyptian Cleric Visits Gaza

Radical Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who in the past called for suicide bombings in Israel, began a three-day visit to Gaza.

Major Terror Ring Busted by Shabak, Just in Time

The Shabak, along with the IDF, discovered and halted a major terrorist conspiracy that was being formed in the Binyamin region

New PA Laws: Cutting Off Thieves' Hands, Lashes for Drinking

Hamas is lobbying for a stricter enforcement of Islamic law in Gaza – including provisions to cut off the hands of thieves

IDF Commander: Israel Holding 'Some Dialogue' with Gaza

Israel is conducting some sort of dialogue with Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, says the head of the IDF’s Gaza Division.

Hamas, Egypt Maintaining Gaza Quiet

Despite occasional attacks, signs point to Hamas interest in maintaining quiet in Gaza, analyst says.

Hamas Continues to Crackdown on Salafists

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have arrested several radical Salafists for "security and criminal rulers".

Gaza Salafists Protest the Arrests of their Relatives

Dozens of Gazans rally in central Gaza, demanding Hamas release their detained Salafist relatives.

Hamas Slams PA for Postponing Anti-Israel Resolutions

Hamas condemns compromise which says the PA will postpone anti-Israel resolutions in exchange for a UN "investigation" in Jerusalem.

Hamas: US 'Consecrating Gaza Blockade'

Hamas accuses the US of "involvement in consecration of Gaza blockade" following Kerry's calls for Turksih PM to delay visit to Gaza.

Hamas Bans Fishing Off Gaza Coast, Cites 'Security Reasons'

Hamas security forces in Gaza have banned fishermen from working since Monday.

Media Mum on Hamas's Razing Roman Temple

As Hamas destroys antiquities, Israeli media looks the other way.

Turkey’s Dep. PM Hopes to Restore Full Ties with Israel

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc is to lead the negotiating team in talks with Israel next week and hopes to soon restore ties.

Yaalon: Our Battle for Independence Isn’t Over

Israel still faces challenges from foes near and far, Defense Minister says.

Hamas Bulldozes Heritage Site For Use As Terror Training Camp

Hamas bulldozes of a 3000-year-old Gaza harbor for use as a terrorist training camp.

Fatah Official: Now that Fayyad is Gone - Make Peace with Hamas

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas must form a government with the Hamas terror group, a member of the Fatah party says.

Hamas: 123 Israeli Spies Exposed

Terror group says Anonymous broke into Mossad website server.

Hamas Arrests 'Collaborators' Following Amnesty Period

Hamas forces in Gaza have begun arresting suspected "collaborators" with Israel following a month-long period of amnesty.

Hamas Claims 'Collaborator' Campaign a Success

Hamas claims success in month-long campaign to encourage alleged “collaborators” with Israel to turn themselves into authorities.

Hamas Cracks Down on 'Inappropriate' Haircuts in Gaza

Hamas security forces in Gaza have been rounding up young men and forcing them to get haircuts on grounds of inappropriate hairstyles.

Video: Rocket Siren Interrupts Holocaust Memorial Ceremony

Terrorists mark Holocaust Remembrance Day their way, firing rockets at Jews remembering their tragedy.

Hamas Accuses Western, Arab Spy Agencies of Gaza Operations

Hamas has accused Western and Arab spy agencies of operating in Gaza, claiming it has obtained a list of alleged collaborators.

Report: Hamas Training Syrian Rebels in Damascus

Hamas, a former ally of Assad, is now training the rebel Free Syrian Army in eastern Damascus, sources tell the British Times.

Hamas Fumes After UN Suspends Food Aid to Gaza

Hamas urges the UN to reconsider its suspension of food aid for local residents, imposed after protesters stormed a UN depot.

Hamas Arrests Two Salafists Over Rocket Attacks

The Hamas terrorist movement has arrested two hardline Islamists in connection with rocket attacks on Israel.

New Hamas Leaders: Shalit Deal Terrorists

At least two members of Hamas' top policymaking body are terrorists released in the deal to free Gilad Shalit

Mavi Marmara 'Victim' to Donate Compensation to Jihadists

A flotilla passenger on the Mavi Marmara who is likely to receive funds from Israel says he will give the money to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Reports: Egypt Slams Hamas Over Rocket Attacks on Israel

Egypt has demanded explanations from Hamas as to how it is allowing terror groups to fire rockets into southern Israel, reports said

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.

Egypt Denies Hamas Man Wanted Over Border Attack

Egypt denies reports that a top Hamas military commander was wanted by Cairo in connection with the killing in August of 16 border guards.

Hamas Law Bans 'Zionist' Ties, Co-Education in Gaza

A law banning “normalizing ties with the Zionist occupation” as well as co-education schooling in the Gaza Strip has entered into force.

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.

Haniyeh in Cairo to Bemoan 'Israeli Truce Violations'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya traveled to Cairo on Saturday to discuss "Israeli violations" of truce following Operation Pillar of Defense.

US to Erdogan: ‘Opposed to Engaging Hamas’

White House politely warned Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan this week against visiting Gaza and "engaging with Hamas."

IDF Arrests Five Hamas Leaders in Hevron

The Israeli army arrested six Hamas leaders in Hebron on Wednesday morning, an IDF spokesman confirmed.

Hamas Sentences Man to Death for Spying for Israel

Gaza’s Hamas rulers sentence a local man to death by strangulation after he was convicted of spying for "an enemy entity".

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons Near Damascus

Members of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra.

Hamas Arrests Salafist Terrorists After Rocket Attack on Israel

Gaza's Hamas rulers have arrested two Salafist terrorists, after a Salafist group claimed a rocket attack on the city of Sderot.

Abbas Welcomes Obama's Jerusalem Speech

PA chairman welcomes President Obama’s speech in Jerusalem, as Hamas condemns Obama for “adopting Israel’s position”.