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Egypt Agrees to Implement Gaza Power Plan

Cairo has agreed to a three-stage plan that will solve Hamas' power problems and connect Gaza to Egypt's power grid

Egypt Agrees to Implement Gaza Power Plan

Danon: Arab MKs Running Terror Hotline From Knesset

MK Danny Danon says Arab MKs who visited a hunger striking Islamic Jihad leader are the Hamas politburo in Israel's halls of power.

Danon: Arab MKs Running Terror Hotline From Knesset

Hamas Threatens Israel, Says it Will 'Pay the Price'

Hamas’ military wing threatens Israel, says the Jewish State will soon "pay the price for its crimes."

Hamas Threatens Israel, Says it Will 'Pay the Price'

IDF Re-arrests Terrorist Freed in Shalit Deal

Hana Shalbi arrested based on intelligence. She is third terrorist arrested after being freed in deal.

IDF Re-arrests Terrorist Freed in Shalit Deal

Abbas Power Bloat Threatens Hamas Unity Deal

Mahmoud Abbas may not serve as both Prime Minister and President, says a PNC and PLO member who is fighting the idea in court.

Abbas Power Bloat Threatens Hamas Unity Deal

Gaza Goes Dark – Is Egypt to Blame?

Gaza's sole power plant went dark after fuel ran out on Tuesday. This time, Hamas and human rights officials say Egypt is responsible.

Gaza Goes Dark – Is Egypt to Blame?

IDF Arrests 12 in Ramallah and Hevron Overnight

IDF forces arrested 12 overnight as counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.

IDF Arrests 12 in Ramallah and Hevron Overnight

Hamas Terrorists Wanted Jail to ‘Earn’ PA Salary

Two Gaza terrorists indicted for plotting to kill IDF soldiers and then expecting to be jailed so they could “earn” PA salaries for terror.

Hamas Terrorists Wanted Jail to ‘Earn’ PA Salary

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.

Senior Hamas Leader Slams Agreement with Fatah

Iran Offers Aid to Palestinian Authority to Defeat Israel

Iran tells Gaza’s Hamas leader Haniyeh it is offering “scientific and technological experience” to the PA for a “victory” over Israel.

Iran Offers Aid to Palestinian Authority to Defeat Israel

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."

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Haniyeh Arrives in Tehran for Official Trip

Despite attempts to stop him, Hamas' Gaza Prime Minister arrives in Iran, welcomed by foreign minister.

Haniyeh Arrives in Tehran for Official Trip

IDF Arrests 2 Hamas Leaders in Samaria

IDF forces entered Tubas in northern Samaria after midnight and arrested two Hamas leaders.

IDF Arrests 2 Hamas Leaders in Samaria

Hamas Says Gaza Fuel Crisis Within 72 Hours

Officials in Gaza say the enclave with go dark in 72 hours and blame Israel - even as the IDF keeps goods flowing to them.

Hamas Says Gaza Fuel Crisis Within 72 Hours

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.

Analysis: Unity Agreement Dividing Hamas

Terrorists Actively Seeking to Kidnap Soldiers

Terrorists have made at least five attempts to kidnap soldiers in the north since Gilad Shalit's release on 18 October 2011.

Terrorists Actively Seeking to Kidnap Soldiers

Report: Mashaal, Hamas Quit Syria for Good

According to reports, Hamas top terrorist Khaled Mashaal, fearing to return to Syria, will be setting up shop in Qatar.

Report: Mashaal, Hamas Quit Syria for Good

Peres: Peace Process Is Up to Palestinian Authority

President Shimon Peres told the Knesset in a speech on Wednesday that it is “up to the Palestinians to choose” between terror or peace.

Peres: Peace Process Is Up to Palestinian Authority

Shaath: PA Unity Government 'Need Not Recognize Israel'

Fatah official says the PLO, not the PA, recognizes Israel - so what is the problem if Hamas sits in a PA government?

Shaath: PA Unity Government 'Need Not Recognize Israel'

Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is reportedly being pressured by Arab leaders in the Gulf not to meet with Iran's Ahmadinejad in Tehran

Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran

EU Breaks Ban on Funding Hamas

The European Union has broken its promise not to fund Hamas, officially defined as terrorists but now re-united with Abbas in the PA.

EU Breaks Ban on Funding Hamas

Expert: Agreement Shows Abbas' True Colors

Middle East expert Professor Moshe Sharon: The agreement between Hamas and Fatah proves that Fatah also wants to destroy Israel.

Expert: Agreement Shows Abbas' True Colors

US: ‘No Comment’ on Palestinian Unity Agreement

Obama administration failed to comment on Fatah, Hamas reconciliation agreement; "internal matter for Palestinians."

US: ‘No Comment’ on Palestinian Unity Agreement

New PA Government to Debut in February?

The new Palestinian Authority government will allegedly to be declared on February 18, with elections set for later this year.

New PA Government to Debut in February?

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'You Can't Have it Both Ways'

Israel's Prime Minister issued an ultimatum to officials in Ramallah that they must choose between Hamas and peace with Israel.

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'You Can't Have it Both Ways'

Hamas: Politburo Not Moving to Qatar

Hamas Gaza chief Ismail Haniyeh ruled out Doha as the new headquarters for the terror group's politburo during his visit to Qatar.

Hamas: Politburo Not Moving to Qatar

UN Chief Receives Shoeing in Gaza

Ban Ki-moon's convoy was pelted with shoes and stones, and beaten with signs, as it entered Gaza during his visit to the coastal enclave.

UN Chief Receives Shoeing in Gaza

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.

Is Hamas Preparing to Break Away 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.

Abbas, Mashaal to Agree on Unity Government

Hamas Terror Offices in Jerusalem Shut Down

Israeli police have closed two offices in Jerusalem belonging to the Hamas terrorist group.

Hamas Terror Offices in Jerusalem Shut Down

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.

Jordan: Hamas Offices to Remain Closed

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.

Report: Mashaal Abandons Hamas' Damascus Bureau

Turkey Agrees to Help Hamas Financially

Hamas' chief Ismail Haniyeh’s official tour opened the door to cooperation between the terror group and Turkey.

Turkey Agrees to Help Hamas Financially

Hamas Gaza Chief to Visit Iran

Hamas Gaza-chief Ismail Haniyeh has accepted an invitation from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran.

Hamas Gaza Chief to Visit Iran

Hamas and Fatah Admit Unity Stalled, Elections Unlikely

Senior officials in Ramallah and Gaza City admit that the May elections will probably be cancelled as unity has not materialized.

Hamas and Fatah Admit Unity Stalled, Elections Unlikely

IDF Arrests Six Terror Suspects in Judea and Samaria

The IDF arrested six terror suspects in Judea and Samaria amid a continued full court press against terror cells in the region.

IDF Arrests Six Terror Suspects in Judea and Samaria

Gazan Dies in Smuggling Tunnel Collapse

A resident of the Hamas-run Gaza enclave died in a working accident when a smuggling tunnel collapsed on him.

Gazan Dies in Smuggling Tunnel Collapse

Hamas Opens Gaza Election Office

The PLO has threatened to cancel elections in May, but Hamas is still opening the Gaza election office.

Hamas Opens Gaza Election Office

Iran Invites Haniyeh for Official Visit

Tehran has moved to end the thaw in its relations with Hamas as Ismail Haniyeh travels to Arab capitals to forge new alliances.

Iran Invites Haniyeh for Official Visit

IDF Arrests Fourth Hamas MP in Five Days

IDF forces raided the Ramallah home of Hamas-affiliated PLC member Abdul Jabbar Fuqaha and took him into custody.

IDF Arrests Fourth Hamas MP in Five Days

Video: Hamas Members Nabbed in Red Cross Hideout

Security cameras filmed the raid by security men on the Jerusalem Red Cross hideout where two Hamas officials hid for 18 months.

Video: Hamas Members Nabbed in Red Cross Hideout

New Middle East: Jordan to Welcome Hamas Leader Mashaal

Jordan continues to neutralize its peace treaty with Israel and warms up to Hamas, whose leader Khaled Mashaal is to visit King Abdullah.

New Middle East: Jordan to Welcome Hamas Leader Mashaal

'Greening’ is for Environment, not Hamas

The IDF is trying to educate Arabs in Judea and Samaria to make their cities green, which happens to be the same color as the Hamas flag.

'Greening’ is for Environment, not Hamas

PA May Cancel Elections – Blames Hamas

The Palestinian Authority says it will cancel elections slated for May 4 if reconciliation with Hamas fails

PA May Cancel Elections – Blames Hamas

Wanted Hamas Members Captured in Red Cross Building

Security official and police on caught two Hamas legislators Monday who hid in a Red Cross building in Jerusalem for 18 months.

Wanted Hamas Members Captured in Red Cross Building

Verizon Warned to Disconnect PLO in Washington

The Israel Law Center warns Verizon and a realtor to stop supplying phone service and office space to the PLO or face criminal charges.

Verizon Warned to Disconnect PLO in Washington

Report: Erekat Uses Talks to Advocate for Hamas MP

Talks Saturday between Israel's Yitzchak Molcho and PA's Saeb Erekat reportedly focused on the arrest of Hamas lawmaker Aziz Dweik.

Report: Erekat Uses Talks to Advocate for Hamas MP

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.

Haniyeh 'In to Win' as Politburo Chief of Hamas

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.

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

Israel Hits Terrorists after Mortar Shell Attack

The IAF struck Gaza terrorists after a mortar shelling attack and an attempt to plant bombs. Hamas: They were setting traps for birds.

Israel Hits Terrorists after Mortar Shell Attack

Senior Hamas Official Arrested on Terrorism Charges

IDF arrests the Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council on suspicion of terrorist activity.

Senior Hamas Official Arrested on Terrorism Charges

Photo: Zoabi Caught at Hamas Confab

A photo recovered during an IDF raid in Tulkarem shows Israel-hating MK Hanin Zoabi hobnobbing with Hamas officials.

Photo: Zoabi Caught at Hamas Confab

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 Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal to Step Down

IDF Kills Two Terrorists near Gaza Belt Kibbutz

Two terrorists were killed Wednesday when the IDF targeted them as they buried bombs at the Gaza security fence.

IDF Kills Two Terrorists near Gaza Belt Kibbutz

Senior General: Nuclear Iran Could 'Constrain' IDF

Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel says a nuclear armed Iran could limit Israel's options when fighting Hamas and Hizbullah.

Senior General: Nuclear Iran Could 'Constrain' IDF

Religious War in Gaza: Hamas Assaults Shi’ite Muslims

Police in Gaza, ruled by Hamas’ Sunni Muslims, broke the bones of several Shi’ite Muslims, a sign of a break between Iran and Hamas.

Religious War in Gaza: Hamas Assaults Shi’ite Muslims

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 Leaders’ Families Flee Syria

Hamas Bans Gaza's "American Idol"

Hamas government bans residents of Gaza from participating in "New Star," its own reality show, citing indecency.

Hamas Bans Gaza's "American Idol"

Israeli-Fatah Meeting Irks Hamas

Hamas slams rival Fatah organization, after Fatah representatives meet Israeli political officials and academics.

Israeli-Fatah Meeting Irks Hamas

Israel Pays Dues to Group that Invites Hamas

The International Parliamentary Union breaks its vow to Israel, invites Hamas. Rivlin: We won’t pay for a show where we are the victim.

Israel Pays Dues to Group that Invites Hamas