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Egypt's Military Boosts Presence in the Sinai

Hamas says Egypt's military has boosted its presence in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel says move was coordinated with it.

PM Tells Red Cross: “Freeing Hamas Prisoners Means More Terror’

PM Binyamin Netanyahu tells Red Cross Pres. Peter Mauer a freed Hamas prisoner deported to Gaza soon was glorying in his return to terror.

PM Warns Israel Has 'Legal, Moral Right' to Defend Its Civilians

PM Netanyahu issued a blunt warning Monday to the International Red Cross, saying Israel will attack any nation that fires at its civilians.

EU Slams Gaza for Executions of 'Collaborators'

EU calls on Gaza's Hamas terrorist rulers to stop executing those found guilty of collaborating with Israel.

Haniyeh to Abbas: Don't Negotiate with Israel

Hamas prime minister urges PA Chairman "not to fall yet again into the trap of talks" with Israel.

Amnesty International Calls for Campaign Against Gaza Executions

Amnesty calls on the public to mail Gaza’s Hamas rulers and protest the hanging of two local men.

Hamas Official 'Complains' About Israeli 'Siege'

Hamas official Ghazi Hamad meets a delegation from Turkey, and complains about the Israeli 'siege' on Gaza.

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 and Islamic Jihad Resume Communications

Islamic Jihad and Hamas resume communications, three days after Jihad severed ties with Hamas.

Hamas Publishes Photos of Shalit Release

A new Hamas video takes pride in kidnappings, and shows new footage of Shalit walking free.

Does ‘Arab Idol’ Hate Israel?

‘Arab Idol’ and UNRWA special ambassador praised ‘martyrs’ and called Israel ‘Palestine' - but may not have had a choice.

Haniyeh: PA Arabs Won't Recognize Israel

Gaza's premier says that neither the "siege" nor the wars will convince Arabs to recognize Israel.

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.