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Legal Victory: Sderot Victims Can Sue Bank of China

New York Supreme Court rules that Israeli victims of rocket attacks may sue the Bank of China for sending cash to terrorists.

Hamas: No Fiscal Crisis in Gaza

The Hamas terror organization says it remains solvent and that it will pay its salaries on time.

Negev Home Damaged After Rockets Fired from Gaza

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets at southern Israel, causing light damage to one home.

Two Rocket Attacks South of Ashkelon; IDF Bombs Tunnel

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza attacked south of Ashkelon Saturday with two rockets, and the Air Force retaliated by bombing a terror tunnel.

Hamas Complains Abbas Obstructing Unity Government

Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar accused PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of delaying unity in favor of his statehood bid at the UN in September

Palestinians Will Use the UN to Launch Third Intifada

Long time Arab watcher Pinhas Inbari warns that the Palestinians will use the UN to legitimize a Third Intifada to push Israel back to 1947.

French Flotilla Boat Eludes Greek Blockade, but Turns Back

A French boat eludes the Greek blockade on sailing to Gaza but then turns back after passengers have second thoughts.

Time to Change the Rules on Shalit, Father of Terror Victim Says

Israel should tell Hamas "One for one for Shalit, and that's it, even if the terrorist traded is my daughter's murderer", says Ron Kehrmann.

Hamas Hints at More Kidnappings to Force Shalit Deal

A Hamas-run newspaper hints in a report that PA-based terror groups may kidnap more Israeli soldiers to pressure Israel to release terrorists.

Rocket Attack Rattles Negev Residents

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza resumed rocket fire on the Negev Sunday. The missile exploded in an open area. The IDF has not retaliated.

Israel Nabs Hamas MP, 3 Others in Shechem

The IDF arrested a Hamas lawmaker and three other officials Tuesday in the area of Shechem. Currently 14 Hamas terrorist lawmakers are detained.

PA Official Defends Hamas: Another Organization Kidnapped Shalit

PA representative in Belgium: it wasn’t Hamas who kidnapped Gilad Shalit, Israel must release terror prisoners in order to get him back.

Aharonovich ‘Unfazed’ by Hamas’ Hunger Strike Threats

Internal Security Minister unconcerned over Hamas security prisoners hunger strike. “They can strike as much as they want,” he says.

Hamas Hunger Strike in Israeli Prison

Hamas terrorist prisoners proclaim a hunger strike in Israeli prison after learning some privileges are to be revoked.

Hamas Accuses Israel of 'Lies' on Accepting Shalit Deal

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza have accused Israel of “lying” and say there is “nothing new” in a deal on Gilad Shalit.

Red Cross: Hamas' Behavior Totally Unacceptable

The Red Cross says Hamas' refusal to grant them access to Gilad Schalit is "totally unacceptable."

Hamas Calls for Flotilla Despite Setbacks

Hamas is urging the organizers of this year's Gaza flotilla to sail full steam ahead despite recent setbacks.

IDF Bombs Terror Tunnel after New Round of ‘Russian Roulette’

The IDF bombed a terror tunnel after Hamas broke its own truce again, trapping Israelis into targets of a terrorist version of Russian Roulette.

Jewish Lobby? US Jews Help Save Pro-Hamas Flotilla

A large group of US Jews joining the pro-Hamas flotilla throws cold water on the allegation of a unified pro-Israel “Jewish lobby” in America.

Palestinian Authority Arabs Resume Terror, Soldiers Foil Attack

Soldiers at a checkpoint near Kfar Saba Sunday morning foiled a Palestinian Authority Arab’s attempt to stab them. He was shot and wounded.

Hamas Rejects Unprecedented Deal for Schalit

Hamas has rejected an unprecedented deal for Gilad Schalit's freedom, including de facto recognition in Gaza by France and Germany.

Hamas Detains Fatah Spokesman In Gaza

Fatah lambastes Hamas for detaining its Gaza spokesman saying "Hamas is harming the reconciliation agreement and working to bring its failure."

Hamas Summer Camps Train Next Generation Terrorists

Hamas reports record numbers of children in its summer indoctrination programs; competing UN programs attacked, burnt to ground.

Libyan Arms Pipeline to Gaza Feared

Israel is concerned a 'large quantity' of weapons have flowed from Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi's stores to Hamas in Gaza.

IDF Trains Tunnel Warfare Unit

According to IDF sources the IDF is training special units to fight in tunnels in Gaza and southern Lebanon.

PA Financial Woes Fueling Unity Crisis

Despite claims to the contrary, the PA economy is in crisis and cannot sustain a PA state; unity government deadline missed.

Hamas: 'Politics Bad For Terrorism'

Hamas officials, including co-founder Khaled Mashaal, say the Gaza-based terror organization may divest itself from PA politics, governance.

Shalit Supporters to Call: Block Money to Gaza

In a protest on Friday, protesters will call on the Israeli government to stop transferring money to Hamas as long as Gilad Shalit is held captive.

Shalit’s Parents to Sue in France: Our Son Held as Hostage

The parents of Gilad Shalit, changing tactics, plan to file a suit in Paris against Hamas for holding him hostage.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Break Unity with Abbas over French Offer

Hamas and Islamic Jihad broke ranks with their new ‘Unity” partner Mahmoud Abbas after he accepted a French offer for talks with Israel.

Netanyahu to France:Thanks but No Thanks on Talks with PA-Hamas

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu thanked France for trying to help Israel reach peace with the PA – but reminded: no talks with with unity gov't.

Egypt Ends ‘PR Stunt’ and Severely Limits Traffic from Gaza

Egypt shut down the border at Gaza days after re-opening it. Hamas blames the United States and Israel, but Abbas may be behind the move.

Israel Arrests Senior Hamas PA Parliament Speaker

Israel has arrested the Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, who also is a member of the Hamas terrorist group.

Most of Shalit’s Captors Killed in ‘Accidents,’ Says Minister

“Unfortunate accidents” killed most of the terrorists who captured kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, Homeland Security Minister Matan Vilnai says.

Report: Hamas Smuggling a Rocket a Day from ‘Friendly Egypt’

Muslim Brotherhood and the decline of Egyptian army control have allowed Hamas to smuggle a rocket a day into Gaza, Debka reports.

Gaza Rally in Memory of Bin Laden: ‘US Enemy of Allah'

Recent rallies in Hamas-controlled Gaza featured speakers shouting, “Bin Laden shattered Crosses” and “America is the enemy of Allah.”

Hamas Moving HQ from Syria to Egypt, Warns Netanyahu

Hamas is moving its headquarters from Damascus to Egypt and the terror group is strengthening itself in the Sinai, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Turkey Mediates Fatah-Hamas Unity

Turkey hosts Hamas and Fatah leaders trying to reach a final unity pact by June 6, while Iran attempts to undermine the “Zionist pact.”

Australian-Jordanian-Saudi Arabian: Hamas Spy or Sacrifice?

The family of Iyad Abu Arja, arrested in March, claims he is not a Hamas spy but rather a sacrificial lamb on the altar of diplomatic payback.

Hamas Leaders Continue to Quarrel

Hamas' al-Zahar says Mashaal had "no right" to say Hamas would allow negotiations with Israel. Mashaal associate: al-Zahar has no right to comment.

Hamas Founders Amid Lover's Quarrel

Hamas co-founders Khaled Mashaal and Mahmoud al-Zahar don't agree on PA talks with Israel; "resistance the only option," al Zahar says.

Abbas Marches w/ Hamas in Ramallah

Fatah and Hamas still don't get along that well - unless Yasser Arafat and anti-Israel ceremonies bring out their common denominator.

100 Terrorists Killed along Gaza Fence in 2010-11

Security source: Hamas sees the attack on a school bus as a PR failure.

Hamas Admits 'Peace Accord' is a Prelude to War

Mahmoud Zahar says Hamas will never recognize Israel as that would "cancel the right of the next generation to liberate the land."

Umm el-Fahm Resident Passed Info, Money to Hamas

A 52-year-old resident of Umm el-Fahm has been convicted of aiding Hamas.

Lieberman Asks Why World Ignores Syria and Interferes in Israel

Why does the world ignore dictators in Iran and Syria but interferes with democracy in Israel, asks Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Abbas Finds Peace Partner in J Street

The pro-Hamas and “pro Israel” J Street visited Abbas this week and they found lots of common ground, including more US aid for Fatah-Hamas.

Hamas: Region Changing in Our Favor

Hamas insists the Middle East is changing in its favor, and has no plans to moderate its positions or negotiate with Israel.

Pro-Hamas Israel-Hate Fest in Germany

A German city funded and hosted a pro-Hamas conference Saturday, complete with Nazi terminology and incitement for suicide bombings.

IDF Nabs Hamas and Islamic Jihad Leaders

IDF troops have been busy rounding up terrorist leaders from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations in Judea and Samaria in recent days.

Lieberman's Party to Demand Cutting of Ties with PA

Israel Beiteinu to demand Israel cut all ties and monetary transfers with PA following the Hamas-Fatah unity deal; Israel asks EU to cut funds.

Muslim Groups Plan Convoy to Coincide with Freedom Flotilla 2

Two anti-Israel Muslim groups are planning a cross-continent aid convoy from Cape Town to Gaza to coincide with the IHH Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2.

MKs Outraged at 3 Arab Legislators at Fatah-Hamas Ceremony

MKs Yaakov Katz, Rotem and Eldad accused three Arab legislators who are at the Fatah-Hamas unity signing of being disloyal to the State of Israel.

Advisor to Abbas: Hamas Has No Need to Recognize Israel

An aide to Abbas, set to sign a unity pact with Hamas, says PA does not have to recognize Israel. Hamas has changed, he maintains.

US and Britain Furious at Hamas for Mourning Bin Laden

Hamas infuriates the US and Britain for mourning Bin Laden – at the same time that Abbas makes up with it and seeks Western support for a PA state.

Senior Hamas Delegation in Cairo

Hamas terrorists led by Khaled Mashaal arrive in Egypt ahead of 'reconciliation' ceremony.

First African Muslim Convoy to Gaza

First African convoy aims to stick Israel with “apartheid state” label; aid organized by banned radical Muslim group.

Livni Blames Netanyahu for Hamas-Fatah Pact

Tzipi Livni lives up to her title as Opposition leader and puts the blame on Prime Minister Netanyahu for the Hamas-Fatah agreement.

All of Israel within Rocket Range under Hamas-Fatah State

A new map presented by the pro-Israel ASFI shows that a Hamas-Fatah PA state would leave all of what would remain of Israel under Katyusha range.

Expert: Hamas-Fatah Deal No Bargain for Israel

Interview: The unity deal between Hamas and Fatah is not a positive development for Israel, but we must deal with it, says Prof. Efraim Inbar.