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PLC Member Puts The Lie to Abbas' Vow to Talk

Faud Kokali (PLC) admits the PA has no intention of negotiating with Israel; Hamas has not agreed to peace; unity is a hope, not a reality.

Cairo Invites Fatah, Hamas For Signing Ceremony

Cairo has sent invitations Thursday to Fatah and Hamas for the signing of the reconciliation agreement announced Wednesday.

Hamas and Fatah to Kiss, Make Up?

Egyptian intelligence officials say Fatah and Hamas have reconciled and will be setting a date for new elections.

Netanyahu to PA : Peace With Hamas Means No Peace With Israel

PM tells Abbas peace with Hamas means no peace with Israel after reports of a Fatah-Hamas reconcilliation emerge.

Australian National Indicted as Hamas Spy

An Australian national stopped at Ben Gurion International Airport has been indicted as a spy for Hamas.

Hamas Arrests Suspects In Arrigoni Murder

Hamas says it arrested two suspects in Friday's slaying of ISM activist Vittorio Arrigoni; at least one suspect was killed in the raid.

Teen Victim Of Bus Attack Dies

Sixteen-year-old Daniel Viflic of Beit Shemesh has died, a week and a half after he was critically wounded in a Hamas attack on a school bus.

Ashdod under Rocket Attack as another 'Ceasefire’ Broken

Two Grad missiles hit near southern port city of Ashdod shortly before Sabbath, breaking another 'ceasefire'. No one injured.

Hamas Blames Israel for ISM Activist's Murder in Gaza

Hamas blames Israel for the murder of Italian ISM activist Vittorio Arrigoni; says it was intended to scuttle the planned Gaza flottila.

Iran's Backing of Hamas Has Introduced Shi'ite Islam to Gaza

Iranian support for Hamas brings Shi'ite Islam to Sunni Gaza and may herald tension between Hamas and Tehran. Israel leaves door open for Iran.

Video: Laser-Guided Kornet Rocket in Action

A video of the laser-guided Kornet anti-tank rocket belies Hamas claims it did not know a school bus was targeted in last week’s attack.

Hamas Videos: Rocket Launches from Civilian Areas

Hamas has confirmed what Israel has charged for years and has released videos of rocket and mortar shell launches from civilian areas in Gaza.

Lieberman: ‘Dangerous’ Ceasefire Violates Coalition Agreement

Foreign Minister Lieberman says truce with Hamas is dangerous and violates the coalition accord calling for toppling the Hamas government.

Prayers Requested for School Bus Missile Victim

The family of a 16-year-old boy critically wounded in a terror attack is asking the public to pray for his life and recovery.

Kassam Attacks, Air Force Retaliation Explode ‘Ceasefire’ Report

Three Kassam and Grad missile attacks, followed by Air Force retaliation, exploded another “ceasefire” report Sunday. Netanyahu warns Hamas.

Video: Hamas Fires Mortar Shells from Cemetery

Hamas terrorists have found a new version of the "human shield” strategy. An Israeli Air Force drone spotted a cell firing mortars from a cemetery.

Barak: Hamas is Responsible for the Escalation

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets with IDF commanders after the escalation in terror and says: Hamas is responsible, IDF will continue to respond.

IAF Retaliates: Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

In response to Thursday's terror escalation, IDF strikes back, hits smuggling tunnels and terror cells in Gaza. Terror groups announce a ceasefire.

Hamas Plans to Kidnap Israeli Civilians In Israel

Hamas plans to kidnap Israeli civilians in Israel, especially in Judea and Samaria, according to Israel's Counter Terrorism Bureau.

Hamas Commander Killed In Sudan Attack

A senior Hamas military commander was killed in today's airstrike in Port Sudan; Khartoum blames Israel; Israel declines comment.

What Is a “Pregnant Arab Woman” Doing in a Terrorist Tunnel?

The IDF bombs two terrorist tunnels in Gaza, but foreign media rely on Hamas sources that two women, one of them pregnant, were wounded.

IDF Kills Armed Terrorist; Hamas: He Was ‘Collecting Gravel’

The IDF kills an armed terrorist near the Gaza security fence after he did not respond to warnings to stop. Hamas: He was only collecting gravel.

PA Group Condemns Storing Rockets in Populated Areas

Palestinian Center for Human Rights has condemned the firing of rockets at Israel from populated areas in Gaza.

Israel Rewards Hamas with Building Material for Schools, Homes

Hamas still holds Gilad Shalit and cancels another ceasefire, but Israel allows transfer of material for Gaza homes and schools.

What Made Goldstone Reconsider? 'Zionist Threats'? Guilt?

Why did Goldstone “reconsider” his scathing report against Israel? Hamas says 'Zioinist threats', his friends say guilt. None of the above?

Brazil A Resort For Terror Movers and Shakers

At least 20 terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda, Hizbullah, and Hamas have been raising funds, recruiting and planning attacks from Brazil.

Deputy PM Yaalon: "Skullcaps are a Non-Issue"

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Yaalon said the preoccupation with new appointees' religiousness is wrong.

IDF Bombs Terrorists After ‘Ceasefire’ Offer and Rocket Attacks

The IDF scored direct hits on Islamic Jihad terrorists preparing to attack the Negev with more rockets. At least two terrorists were killed.

Hamas Says It Wants Calm; 15 More Shells Hit Israel

Hamas indicates it is backing off from escalation in attacks as Israel shows it will not tolerate terror. 15 more mortar shells hit the Negev.

Islamic Jihad, Hizbullah Praise Attack in Jerusalem

The Hizbullah and Islamic Jihad terrorist groups praised Wednesday’s bomb attack in Jerusalem. The PA condemned it. Hamas: Attack was "natural."

Hamas Unhappy with British, German Positions on Flareup

Terrorist rulers of Gaza think Germany and Britain should not have voiced support for Israel's right to defend itself.

Large-Scale IDF Retaliation Strikes Gaza Terrorists Bases

Israeli aircraft bombed at least six terrorist sites in Gaza overnight, retaliation for massive mortar shell attacks on the western Negev.

Hamas Offers 'Ceasefire' After Death Threat and Air Strike

The terrorist rulers of Gaza have offered a “ceasefire” if Israel will stop its retaliation for terror rocket and mortar attacks.

IDF Navy Seizes Ship Filled With Arms on way from Syria to Egypt

The Israeli Navy seized a German owned, French operated and Liberian flagged ship sailing from Syria to Alexandria crammed with weapons for Hamas.

Foreign Minister: Hamas is Waiting in the Wings

FM Lieberman: Hamas is strong enough to wrest control from Fatah – but is waiting until Fatah receives as much as it can from the int'l community.

Katz: Hamas Trafficking in Infiltrators’ Organs

MK Yaakov Katz presents document which claims Hamas traffics organs of infiltrators who cross into Israel. He promises to show this to the world.

Hamas Has Great Expectations from Egyptian FM Nabil al-Arabi

Hamas is setting great store on Nabil al-Arabi's published positions and is awaiting their practical implementation

MKs Visit Hamas Prisoners, Don't Like What They See

MKs visit Hamas prisoners incensed to see "VIP" conditions. Hamas' Mideast leaders gather to discuss Shalit negotiations.

Hamas 'Liberates' Money at Gunpoint

Hamas storms into a PA-run bank and takes money at gunpoint, but claims it was “protecting the people,” not stealing.

Hamas Opens Second Flank with Media War

Hamas falsely reports on alleged Israeli attacks, and then accuses Israel of lying about Arab incursions against Israel.

Fatah Proposes Formula for Unity with Hamas

Fatah leadership formulates plan for unity gov't with Hamas over all areas under Palestinian Authority control. Hamas, however, has not yet agreed.

Hamas Puts Hairstylists in the Crosshairs

Hamas cracks down on male hairstylists who cut women's hair. Decree may reflect Gaza's growing acceptance of Islamic law.

Hamas’ Cyber Warfare Hacks Jewish Website

The Hamas terrorist organization’s “Gaza Hackers Group” hacked the Jewish People Policy Institute website, based in Jerusalem.

Report: Hamas Stirring Up Violence in Egypt

Hamas gunmen are making their way to demonstrations in Egypt, with the goal of stirring up more violence, Egyptian paper says.

Hamas Terrorists Escape Egyptian Prison and Return to Gaza

Hamas terrorists have taken advantage of riots in Egypt to escape jail and head back to Gaza. Israel tightens border security.

Hamas Bans Books Contrary to Muslim Law

Hamas pulled two Arab authors’ novels from Gaza stores’ shelves on Sunday because they were contrary to Muslim law known as Sharia.

Two Rocket Attacks Break Hamas ‘Ceasefire’ Pledge

Two Kassam missile attacks on a Negev kibbutz Tuesday evening broke Hamas’ promise to halt all terrorist attacks. The IDF has not retaliated – yet.

Hamas’s False Charges of IDF Attack Fail to Convince Media

Media may finally be fed up with constant Hamas charges of IDF attacks that never happened. Hamas claims “artillery fire” killed one man.

Renewed Mortar, Rocket Attacks Test IDF’s Next Step

Gaza terrorists break Hamas’s “ceasefire,” attack Israelis with three mortars and a rocket and test IDF’s next step – retaliate or hold fire?

IDF Giving Hamas a Chance? IDF Holds Fire Despite Rocket Attack

Israel may be giving Hamas a chance to show it can protect Israelis from terror. Despite a new rocket attack Friday, the IDF did not retaliate.

Hamas Blames PA for Gaza Shortages

Hamas has blamed the PA for an alleged shortage of medicine.

IDF Thwarts Infiltration from Sinai

Soldiers thwart attempts by Gaza terrorists to infiltrate Israel from Sinai.

Kibbutz Movement Leader to Visit Gaza, Meet Hamas

Kibbutz Movement head Yoel Marshak plans a trip to the heart of Gaza, where he will meet with Haniyeh and ask for Shalit's freedom.

1 IDF Soldier Dead, 4 Wounded in Gaza Border Fight

The IDF has identified a soldier killed in action fighting Hamas terrorists at the Gaza border Friday night as Nadav Rotenberg of Ramot HaShavim.

Two Staff Members at UK Consulate in Jerusalem Arrested

Israeli authorities arrest two employees at the UK Consulate in Jerusalem. They are suspected of being involved in terror plot on local stadium.

Hamas Planned Rocket Attack on Jerusalem Soccer Game

Released for publication: Hamas terrorists, with funds from Saudi Arabia, plotted a missile attack on a soccer game at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium.

IDF Bombs Hamas Targets after Mortar and Rocket Attack

Hamas and allied terrorists continue to test Israel with attacks on Israeli civilians, and the IDF continues to retaliate, bombing two targets.

Israel Declares England-Based Hamas Group Illegal

The Palestinian Return Center in England has been declared illegal in Israel. The Center initiates radical activity against Israel in Europe.

Hamas Struggles for Cash after Spending on Property, Weapons

Hamas is finding it hard to fund a government after spending on property and advanced weapons, but still rejects EU funding.

Fayyad: Fatah-Hamas Rift Serves 'Israeli Project'

PA's Fayyad urges Hamas-Fatah unity, blames “Israeli project” for infighting. Gaza, Jerusalem are “prerequisite for statehood,” he adds.