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Video: US Fudges on Hamas’ Standing in PA Elections

Should Hamas run in PA elections despite its being a terrorist group? US: It’s an “internal matter,” but, well, after all, maybe not.

Hamas Cell Arrested, Indicted in Jerusalem

A Hamas fund raising and money laundering cell was recently arrested by Israel's security services and indicted in a Jerusalem court.

‘Quiet War’ Resumes: One Kassam, Two IDF Responses

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza attacked the western Negev with a Kassam Saturday, and the IDF hit two terrorist sites. No injuries.

Fatah and Hamas Hail New Era of 'Partnership'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal met in Cairo, claiming their differences have been set aside.

Fatah, Hamas to Meet in Cairo Despite Unrest

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal plan to hold reconciliation talks in Cairo despite the unrest rocking the country.

Abbas Going for Broke, Gunning for Unity with Hamas

Mahmoud Abbas is to meet with Hamas leaders in Cairo Thursday to sum up a unity deal based on “resistance” and non-recognition of Israel.

Million Men to March in Cairo Against “Judaization” of Jerusalem

Hamas announced Thursday that the new rulers of Egypt have given their blessing to a “million man march" against “Judaization” of Jerusalem.

Abbas to Speed Up Reconciliation With Hamas

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas pledged he will accelerate efforts to form a unity government with Hamas.

Fatah Backs Fayyad Against Hamas

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is backing Salam Fayyad as his choice for Prime Minister despite Hamas' continued objections to his remaining.

IDF to Take Offensive in Gaza If Missile Attacks Resume

The IDF’s “tit-for-tat” response will be replaced by an offensive in Gaza if missile attacks resume, says Chief of Staff Gantz.

Fayyad Stepping Down?

PA prime minister Salam Fayyad called on factions to pick his replacement so Hamas can no longer use him as a pretext to avoid unity.

FM to France: Send the Foreign Legion to Gaza

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman chided French criticism of Israel's Gaza blockade - saying France needs to pull its weight.

Turkey Gains Foothold in Gaza through Massive Aid

Turkey is gaining influence in Gaza by increasing aid to Hamas 24-fold in two years. Turkish flags are seen throughout Gaza.

Iran Backs Islamic Jihad’s 8,000-Man Army in Gaza

Hamas’ rival Islamic Jihad has built an 8,000-man army supported by Iran and “ready for martyrdom or victory. Martyrdom is more desirable."

Ireland Elects Anti-Israel, Anti-US President

Ireland elects Michael Higgins as president. He opposed the war in Iraq, protested against Reagan and Israel's maritime closure of Gaza.

Hamas Urges Abbas to 'Return to Resistance'

Hamas has called on PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas urging him to 'return to resistance' against Israel as a means of obtaining a state.

Mini-Flotilla Headed for Gaza

Two ships loaded with anti-Israel activists are on a course for Gaza in hopes of breaking Israel's blockade of the Hamas-run enclave.

Report: IDF Given Green Light in Gaza

The IDF has reportedly been given a green light to deal with rocket and mortar fire from Gaza, but will it change anything?

IDF Swoops Down on Hamas, Arrests Father of 'Son of Hamas'

The IDF arrested overnight a Hamas leader who was freed from an Israeli prison three months ago. His son and two others also were nabbed.

IDF: Ceasefire Must Be Based on Facts, Not Declarations

IDF top spokesman Gen. Yoav Mordechai says 'declarations' are insufficient to effect a ceasefire, touts IDF success against Islamic Jihad.

Egypt: 'We Kept Israel Out of Gaza''

Egypt's ambassador to the Palestinian Authority says Cairo stopped Israel from launching a major military incursion into Gaza amid attacks.

Islamic Jihad Accepts Conditional Ceasefire

Islamic Jihad terrorists accept an Egypt proposal for a ceasefire on condition that Israel does not continue to strike terror targets.

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood in Gaza to Widen Terror Axis

The new Egyptian regime has allowed the Muslim Brotherhood to visit Gaza, a move that widens the Iranian-Hamas-Hizbullah terror Axis.

Gaza Terrorists Refuse Egyptian Cease Fire Bid

Egypt has failed in its attempt to broker another ceasefire to end rocket attacks on Israel as terrorists disprove Cairo’s influence.

MK Hasson: Shalit Deal Brought Rocket Attacks

MK Yoel Hasson: The Shalit deal strengethened Hamas and brought on the rocket attacks. Knesset needs to discuss the threat.

Hamas: Disengagement Made Hiding Shalit Easy

A senior Hamas official says Israel's 2005 Gaza 'Disengagement' made it easy for the terror group to hid Gilad Shalit for over 5 years

Freed Terrorist: I Want to Finish My University Degree

Hamas terrorist who directed the murders of two IDF soldiers: I don't regret what I did. I want to finish the university degree I started.

Nasrallah: Shalit Deal an Achievement for Hamas

Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah says Hamas made a huge achievement in the Shalit deal, claims he helped close the deal.

Obama Pulls Terror Training Manuals Referencing Islam

The US has pulled terrorism manuals referencing Islam following complaints from terror-linked advocacy groups.

‘Free Gaza’ Says Shalit Was ‘Captured,’ not Kidnapped

The “Free Gaza” movement alleges that Gaza terrorists “captured” and did not “kidnap” Shalit, freed last week for 1,027 terrorists.

Abbas Uses More Foreign Aid to Pay Freed Terrorists

Abbas matches Hamas’ generosity and honors freed terrorists with a $5,000 grant, partially funded by the United States and Europe.

Peretz: Shalit Deal Was in the Works in 2006

Former Defense Minister Amir Peretz claims: Egypt brokered a deal for his release two weeks after the kidnapping.

Hamas Rewards Freed Terrorists

Hamas decides to reward each terrorist released to Gaza with $2,000.

Video: How Was Shalit Transferred to Egypt?

YouTube video shows the convoy in which Gilad Shalit was taken from Gaza to the Rafiah border crossing with Egypt.

GSS: No Shalit Debrief Yet, Just Guesses

Israeli security officials say they have yet to debrief Gilad Shalit on his years in Hamas captivity, but they have some guesses.

Israeli Terror Victim: I Feel Betrayed Today

Israeli terror victims, Eliad Moreh and Alan Bauer angered and frustrated with Shalit prisoners release deal.

Gaza: 'The People Want a New Gilad'

Hamas terrorists in Gaza promised that there would be more kidnappings of IDF soldiers, since the kidnapping of Gilad Shalit was a success.

Hamas: Israel Crossed its Own Red Lines

The Hamas terror organization said Israel had crossed its own red lines in order to broker a deal for Gilad Shalit's freedom.

Shalit Captors to Enter Limelight

The terrorists who held Gilad Shalit captive for over five years will join Hamas leaders to greet the terrorists traded for him.

Noam Shalit Blames Bereaved Families for Murderers' Release

Noam Shalit says, had bereaved families of terror victims joined his crusade for his son's release, a better deal could have been reached.

Hamas Flags Taken Down in Jerusalem

Issawiya residents refuse to remove Hamas flags, firefighters forced to take down flags.

Hamas: Shalit Never Saw Captors' Faces

As the terrorists-for-Shalit exchange draws near, Hamas says he will be unable to identify his captors or place of incarceration.

More than 900 ‘Life Sentences’ of Terrorists Annulled

The first list of 477 terrorists to be freed Shalit includes dozens serving 924 life terms for murdering or organizing the murder of Jews.

Bereaved Fathers Ask for Injunction Against Terrorists

Two fathers who lost their children in a suicide bombing in Haifa to file damages suit in a civil court.

Names of Prisoners to be Released Made Public

Israel Prison Service publishes full names of terrorists to be released in Shalit deal. Victims have 48 hours to appeal.

Report: Shalit Transferred to Egypt

Egyptian officials tell daily Gilad Shalit has been transferred to Egypt by Hamas pursuant to his exchange for 1,027 terrorists.

Hamas: Israel Promised No Revenge, We Promised More Kidnappings

Hamas terrorists tell the Arab-language media that Israel promised not to harm released terrorists, while Hamas made no promises.

Yaalon Slams Ministers for Shalit Deal

Deputy PM and Minister of Strategic Affairs says the Shalit deal could result in tens or hundreds of Israeli deaths.

Clinton Endorses Negotiations With Terrorists

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton praised the Gilad Shalit deal, which her own nation never would have made.

Fatah Official: Reconciliation with Hamas 'Soon'

Fatah leader Azzam al-Ahmad says he expects reconciliation with rival Hamas soon and claimed the Hamas supports Abbas' UN bid.

ISA Chief: Shalit Deal "Tough and Difficult"

ISA Chief Yoram Cohen says Israel's deal to secure the release of Gilad Shalit may increase motivation for terrorism and more kidnappings.

Senior Hamas Leader: Shalit Deal Proves Kidnapping Works

Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya says the Shalit-for-terrorists deal proves kidnapping works, and he promises more abductions.

Hamas Leader: Freed Terrorists Will Return to the Struggle

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal speaks about Shalit deal: This is a great national achievement. Palestinian blood is one.

Israeli Cabinet Approves Shalit Deal

Israeli cabinet approves deal to release Gilad Shalit in exchange for terrorists: 26 ministers vote in favor, three oppose.

Rogue's Gallery: Some 'Prisoners' That May be Freed for Shalit

The general terms of a deal to free Gilad Shalit are not unknown, as Hamas has long demanded freedom for a host of arch-terrorists.

Report: Shalit to be Released By November

A deal for the release of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit has been worked out with Hamas, reports in Israeli and Arab media said.

Gaza Becomes A Separate Nation: Visa Required to Enter

Hamas may have pre-empted the PA statehood bid with one of its own, creating facts on the ground in Gaza. A visa is now required to enter.

Hamas: Expect More Attacks in Israeli Cities

A top Hamas terrorist on Wednesday threatened to carry out terror attacks in the heart of Israel in order to force a mass terrorist release.

IDF Hits Gaza Terror Cell

The IDF hit Gaza terrorists Saturday as they prepared to fire rockets at southern Israel.

Hamas Terrorist Rulers Restrict Journalists in Gaza

Hamas terrorists have imposed new censorship restrictions on journalists – both local and foreign – in Gaza.