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Conflicting Reports about Gaza 'Ceasefire'

A supposed Egyptian-brokered ceasefire has been reached between Gaza’s Hamas rulers and Israel, some reports say.

Hamas Opens Round Two: 13 More Missiles on the South

Round Two: 13 More rockets cause widespread damage, prompt Peres to question a $250 million check from Qatar.

Oil Talks: US Goes Soft on Qatari Emir’s Visit to Gaza

Oil talks louder than money: The US departs from a policy of damning visits to Gaza, says the Qatari emir was on a “humanitarian mission.”

Southern Israel Cancels School Under Rocket Fire

Thousands of Israeli children were ordered to stay home from school on Wednesday to keep them safe from Gaza rocket fire.

Southern Israel under Fire

Update: Two Seriously Wounded in Massive Rocket Barrage

Hamas and allied terrorists pound Israel with more than 50 rocket attacks Wednesday. Several wounded, two seriously.

Qatar Brings New Weapon to Gaza -- Money

The emir of oil-rich Qatar brought money to Hamas in Gaza in an apparent ploy to buy his way into the region. It may backfire.

State Dept. in the Dark on Qatar Visit to Gaza

Qatar’s emir is first foreign leader to visit Hamas, but the State Dept. does not seem to be clued in. “Let me check,” says spokesman.

‘Gaza Roulette’ Blows Up, Bibi Vows ‘Hard’ Response

Netanyahu promises a “hard response” after one of daily terrorist attacks from Gaza “succeeded” as Qatar leader visits Hamas HQ.

Israeli Flotilla Activists Freed from Custody

Three Israelis who participated in an illegal flotilla attempt to breach the maritime blockade of Gaza have been placed under house arrest.

PA Elections Show Voter Apathy in Judea, Samaria

Voter apathy was the biggest statement to emerge Saturday from the first Palestinian Authority local elections to be held since 2005.

One Year Later: Hamas Airs Film Detailing Shalit's Kidnapping

Hamas marks the one year anniversary of 1,027 freed terrorists by airing film depicting Shalit's capture

Since Shalit Deal: 15 Terrorists Re-arrested

IDF Website says concerns that released terrorists would cause terror escalation proved unfounded.

Hamas: Price for Next Released Soldier to Go Up

Hamas on Thursday released a preview of a feature-length film which will portray the kidnapping of Gilad Shalit

Kuperwasser: Arabs Are Brainwashed, Terrorism Is Inevitable

Top security official Yossi Kuperwasser said that only foreign pressure on Hamas would end the current round of rocket attacks on Israel

Life Returns to 'Normal' 1 Year Post-Shalit Swap Deal

One year after more than a thousand imprisoned PA terrorists were swapped for a single IDF soldier, Arabs say life has returned to “normal.”

Details Released About Gaza Blockade Measures

Among measures taken by the blockade, the amount of calories were calculated by the IDF to avoid a humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

Rocket Attacks This Year on Israel at Rate of Two Every Day

Gaza terrorists continued to target Israelis Wednesday with the 506th missile or mortar shell this year - a rate of almost two a day.

iPhone 5 Frenzy in Gaza Despite So-Called 'Harsh Blockade'

Apple’s pricey new iPhone 5 is selling like hotcakes in Gaza despite inflated prices and Israel's so-called "harsh blockade."

Israel Asks UN to Send Humanitarian Boat to Syria, not Gaza

Israel tells the UN to try to convince pro-Arab activists not to sail to Gaza. "Activists should sail to Syria," says Prosor.

Fatah Uncovers Hamas Archive

The preventive security force uncovered “a stash of documents, computers, CDs and ammunition belonging to the Al-Qassam Brigades..."

Gaza Arab Terrorists Debut Weaponry, Fire Qassams

As rockets and mortar fall in the south, Gaza Arab terrorists debut new weaponry at Israeli aircraft.

‘Gaza Terrorists Fired Missile at Israeli Aircraft’ Last Week

Terrorists in Gaza last week fired a missile smuggled from Libya at an Israeli aircraft but missed it, a newspaper reported.

Did Hamas Give IDF Saedni's Phone Number?

Unconfirmed report: Hamas elements opposed to Salafists helped Israel locate and kill rival terrorists Saturday.

PA Calls For Intl Protection For Finnish Flotilla

PA Calls for international protection for Finnish flotilla, setting sail for Gaza from Italy.

Hamas to Air Movie on Shalit Kidnapping

Hamas releases promo for new movie which reenacts Gilad Shalit kidnapping. Complete film to authentic unaired excerpts of the kidnapping.

Mashaal Speaks at Conference in Doha

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

Hamas Minister Calls to Kidnap More IDF Soldiers

One year since the release of Gilad Shalit, a Hamas minister calls to kidnap more Israeli soldiers to serve as bargaining chips.

Hamas Advisor: Israel Must Disappear

Kana'an 'Obeid, an advisor to Hamas, calls on the movement to disconnect itself from the PLO and declare that Israel must disappear.

The End of the PA?

A joint lecture at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy concludes the PA is troubled and Hamas in Gaza is as strong as ever.

Gaza Salafists Fire Rockets into Israel

Rockets fired from Gaza landed in southern Israel.

Rabbi Boteach Hammers at Congressman’s Ties with Hamas

GOP candidate Rabbi Boteach hammers at ties between Democratic opponent Pascrell and a Muslim supporter who helped Hamas. "Repent," he says.

Senior IDF Source: Expect 'Cast Lead 2'

Source tells Maariv 55 rockets fired into Israel by Hamas, Islamic Jihad leave Israel no choice.

Muslim Leader Preaches Jihad in Be’er Sheva

Islamic Movement leader Sheikh Raed Salah brought his hate message to Be’er Sheva to incite Muslims against Israeli “terrorists.”

Syrian Television Attacks Hamas' Mashaal

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

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Around 200 people demonstrate in Ramallah, demand the resignation of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas Tales and Fables of the Dead Fisherman Who Never Was

Foreign news agencies again publish Hamas claims of the IDF killing “fishermen,” this time after soldiers shot at suspects on land.

Hamas Anger at Gift for Schalit

Hamas rages over a free ticket to a soccer match given to Gilad Schalit.

Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza Over Boy's Death

The Palestinian Authority Winter has reached Gaza: some 500 protesters called to overthrow their Hamas terror rulers late Tuesday.

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.

Hamas-Linked Majority Wins on UNRWA Workers' Union Board

Candidates linked to the Hamas terrorist organization won the majority of seats on a UNRWA union board in recent elections for the posts.

Abbas Offers Condolences to Terrorist's Family

PA Chairman Abbas calls Hamas leader Ahmed Yousef, whose brother was killed in an IAF air strike near Rafiah.

First Shalit 'Repeat Offender' Terrorist Sent Back to Prison

Ali Jumah Ali Zidat,released last year in the Shalit deal, e returning to prison to complete his sentence

Those Self Destructive American Apologies

IDF Foils Terror Attack, Kills 2 Gaza Terrorists

The IDF in a joint operation with the Shin Bet foils a planned terror attack, as IAF aircraft kill two terrorists in southern Gaza.

Salafists’ ‘Credit” for Missile Attack Bares Rift with Hamas

Salafist terrorists’ claim for the missile attack Saturday night exposes a growing difficulty for Hamas to maintain control over Gaza.

Gaza’s ‘Humanitarian Disaster’: 600 Millionaires

There are 600 millionaires living in Gaza, which mainstream media for years have reported is an “humanitarian disaster” blamed on Israel.

Hamas Official: Israel Exists So that it Will Cease to Exist

Senior member of the Hamas terror group vows that his group would work to wipe Israel off the map.

Two More Kassam Hit Sderot Area, IDF Guns Silent

Gaza terrorists fired two more Kassam rockets at the Sderot school as children were returning home from their first day at school.

Video: Hamas MP: ‘Annihilate Jews and Americans’

A senior Hamas legislator has widened the usual call to kill Jews and includes all Americans on his hit list for jihadists.

Rocket War Resumes, Kassam Hits Sderot Building

Gaza terrorists fired three Kassam rockets near Sderot Sunday, one of them damaging a building. One person was lightly wounded.

Report: Hamas Aims for Independent Gaza State

The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority's ruling Fatah faction is becoming concerned over rumors Hamas intends to create a Gaza State.

Report: Hamas ‘Fifth Column’ in Abbas’ Bodyguards

Hamas has infiltrated into the senior ranks of Abba’s personal guards, riddled with Hamas agents and bearing out Israel’s worst fears.

Hamas Terrorist Party Vows To Combat Sinai Terror

Hamas, outlawed by the US as a “terrorist organization,” vows to Egypt it will combat terror in Sinai. Morsi: We are one with Hamas.

Terrorists’ Goal: World Jihad in Sinai

International terrorist groups are working with Egyptian jihad cells to turn Sinai into a major terror center.

Hamas to Egypt: Open Rafiah and We'll Close the Tunnels

Hamas says it would agree to close the smuggling tunnels into Sinai if Cairo permanently opens the Rafiah border crossing.

Haniyeh's Brother-in-Law Treated at Israeli Hospital

The brother-in-law of Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh received emergency medical treatment at the Rabin Medical Center in Israel.

Haniyeh: Israel One Way or Another Responsible for Attack

Hamas PM says Israel is behind the attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers, says Israel wants to "embarrass Egypt's leadership."

Egypt Sends Helicopter Gunships to Hunt Jihad Terrorists

Egypt “locks the barn door” after the chickens escape, sends helicopters to search for jihad terrorists. Hamas: Israel behind the attack.

Report: UN Sponsored Summer Camps Canceled In Favor of Hamas

Hamas run camps are teaching children "identification with the prisoners," "paramilitary activities," and "Qur'an memorization," said Amit.

Palestinian Model: Hitler's Jungvolk

Op-ed: The PA glorifies the idea of martyred children, indoctrination that mirrors Hitler's Children's Army.