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Congressman Calls on Obama to Halt Israel's Anti-Hamas Moves

Democratic Rep. Baird has called on Obama to force Israel to open up Gaza crossing, which Israel has partially closed to stop weapons smuggling.

Congressman Calls on Obama to Halt Israel's Anti-Hamas Moves

Gaza Terrorists Arrest British Journalist

Hamas terrorists are holding a British journalist suspected of supporting a collaborator with Israel. In 2007, terrorists kidnapped a BBC reporter.

Gaza Terrorists Arrest British Journalist

More Holes Discovered in Goldstone Report

An ex-army officer who helped write the Goldstone Report assumed the IDF has non-existent weapons and that Israel purposely killed Arab civilians.

More Holes Discovered in Goldstone Report

Al Qaeda Planned Karni Crossing Attack

Military sources reveal the suicide bombing thwarted by the IAF at the Karni Crossing on Thursday was planned by al-Qaeda terrorists.

Al Qaeda Planned Karni Crossing Attack

IDF Kills Global Jihad Terrorist in Air Strike Near Karni

The IAF attacked a terrorist cell in Gaza heading for the Karni crossing Thursday morning, killing a Global Jihad terrorist, according to the IDF.

IDF Kills Global Jihad Terrorist in Air Strike Near Karni

IDF Strikes Again as Hamas Continues Rocket Attacks

The Air Force struck again in Gaza around midnight Tuesday, bombing the old Gaza airport following Hamas rocket attacks on Israeli civilians.

IDF Strikes Again as Hamas Continues Rocket Attacks

Jihad Culture of Death Promises 72 Dark-Eyed Virgins

A recent Islamic sermon broadcast on Hamas TV promised 7 awaiting terrorists who sacrifice their lives in suicide bombing attacks against Israel.

Jihad Culture of Death Promises 72 Dark-Eyed Virgins

Hamas and Fatah Ready for Reconciliation?

A top Fatah official says that Hamas has agreed to release its political prisoners and reopen the faction's headquarters in Gaza.

Hamas and Fatah Ready for Reconciliation?

Assassination in Dubai May Launch Hizbullah-Hamas Revenge Effort

Last month’s daring assassination of a Hamas senior terrorist in Dubai may spark a combined Hizbullah-Hamas revenge attack against Israel.

Assassination in Dubai May Launch Hizbullah-Hamas Revenge Effort

Hamas Threatens Revenge on Jews Outside Israel

Hamas threatened to attack Jews outside Israel for assassinating a Hamas co-founder. It implicated Uzi Landau in the counterterrorist operation.

Hamas Threatens Revenge on Jews Outside Israel

Knesset Strips Immunity of Druze MK Who Visited Enemy State

A Knesset committee overwhelming ruled against a Druze MK’s request for immunity against an indictment for meeting with declared enemies.

Knesset Strips Immunity of Druze MK Who Visited Enemy State

PA Kids Taught to Die in Battle Against Israel

Hamas television is once again promoting death and martyrdom in battle against Israel as a life's goal for children in the Palestinian Authority.

PA Kids Taught to Die in Battle Against Israel

PA, Israel Agree: Keep EU Away from Hamas

The PA and Israel agree that the EU should be kept out of Gaza: Israel barred a Belgian official from Gaza, PA warned Europe not to get involved.

PA, Israel Agree: Keep EU Away from Hamas

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt

Cairo has rolled up the red carpet and said that Damascus-based Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal is unwelcome.

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt

Abbas: Only Difference from Hamas Is that Fatah Is in Power

Abbas said in a speech that being in power is the only difference between his Fatah party and the rival Hamas terrorist faction.

Abbas: Only Difference from Hamas Is that Fatah Is in Power

Court Opens Door to Sue Gaza Terrorist Groups

A court has made it easier to sue Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which cannot be served legal papers. Suits may reach hundreds of millions of dollars.

Court Opens Door to Sue Gaza Terrorist Groups

Palestinian Media Watch: Arabs Mock Israel's Good Will Gestures

Palestinian Media Watch explains the importance of monitoring the Hamas and Fatah media in order to understand the Arab's intentions and goals

Palestinian Media Watch: Arabs Mock Israel's Good Will Gestures

Israel Sends ‘Bombing Message’ to Hamas after Rocket Attacks

Gaza terrorists tested Israel’s will again on Sunday with mortar and rocket attacks and were met with another aerial bombing. At least three died.

Israel Sends ‘Bombing Message’ to Hamas after Rocket Attacks

Al Qaeda in Gaza Teaching Terrorism?

Gaza’s Hamas rulers deny rumors that Al Qaeda is in the region, while IDF experts aver: Al Qaeda is there, and teaching terrorism.

Al Qaeda in Gaza Teaching Terrorism?

Underground Tunnels "Link" Iran, Lebanon, Gaza

Iran, Hizbullah and Hamas all make use of underground tunnels, hiding terrorists and possibly nuclear weapons.

Underground Tunnels "Link" Iran, Lebanon, Gaza

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Hamas Mob Riot Over Steel Wall

Residents of Hamas-controlled Gaza attack Egyptian soldiers guarding construction of underground steel anti-smuggling wall, kill one soldier.

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Hamas Mob Riot Over Steel Wall

Hamas Hosts Neturei Karta for Sabbath in Gaza

Three men and a woman from the extremist Neturei Karta sect traveled to Gaza last Friday to spend the Sabbath with Hamas terrorists.

Hamas Hosts Neturei Karta for Sabbath in Gaza

PA Rewards Hamas and Fatah Terrorists for Long Jail Terms

The US has approved $500 million for the PA, which says it rewards Hamas and Fatah terrorists. The more time in jail, the higher the "salaries.”

PA Rewards Hamas and Fatah Terrorists for Long Jail Terms

Terrorists Targeted in Beirut Car Bombing

A massive car bombing in a Beirut suburb Saturday killed at least two terrorists, but it is not clear whether they were from Hamas or Hizbullah.

Terrorists Targeted in Beirut Car Bombing

Hamas Rocket Victims Sue in Belgium for War Crimes Arrests

An unprecedented lawsuit by Belgian-Israeli victims of Hamas rocket attacks asks a Belgian court to arrest leaders of the terrorist organization.

Hamas Rocket Victims Sue in Belgium for War Crimes Arrests

Netanyahu Puts Decision on Shalit in Hamas’ Hands

Israel decided that nearly 100 terrorists, to be freed for Shalit, will be deported while seven others will remain in jail. Hamas now must decide.

Netanyahu Puts Decision on Shalit in Hamas’ Hands

Appeal to Court to Declare Hamas Terrorists ‘War Criminals’

While the Cabinet weighs freeing Hamas terrorists for Gilad Shalit, an appeal to the High Court demands that others be tried for war crimes.

Appeal to Court to Declare Hamas Terrorists ‘War Criminals’

Snipers Aim as Egyptians Build Gaza's Iron Curtain

4th Time: Gaza terrorists attacked Egyptians building an underground “Iron Curtain” that would block weapons and drug smuggling into Gaza.

Snipers Aim as Egyptians Build Gaza's Iron Curtain

Terrorists Fired on Sderot with Russian-Made Rockets

For the second time in a week, Gaza terrorists attacked Jewish communities in southern Israel, this time using advanced Russian-made rockets.

Terrorists Fired on Sderot with Russian-Made Rockets

Hamas Celebrates 22 Years of Terror

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Gaza City to celebrate 22 years of terror attacks on Israel by Hamas.

Hamas Celebrates 22 Years of Terror

North Korean Missiles Suspected for Iran-Hamas-Hizbullah Axis

The US tipped off Thai authorities who confiscated 35 tons of N. Korean weapons and explosives, probably destined for the Iranian-Hamas axis.

North Korean Missiles Suspected for Iran-Hamas-Hizbullah Axis

'Egyptian Wall Won't Stop Smuggling'

Egypt is building an underground iron wall to stop smuggling into Gaza. Analyst says everyone but Israel will benefit - including the smugglers.

'Egyptian Wall Won't Stop Smuggling'

The Myth of the Gaza Blockade

The ‘blockade” in Gaza: More than 2,000 Arabs were recently hospitalized in Israel, which also sent to Gaza 10,000 swine flu vaccines. Blockade?

The Myth of the Gaza Blockade

Internet Campaign: 'No Gilad, No Mosque'

A new Internet campaign is calling for the closure of the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount until kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit is returned.

Internet Campaign: 'No Gilad, No Mosque'

Hamas Terrorists Attack with Russian Anti-Tank Missiles

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza escalated attacks on Israel Sunday with two Russian-made anti-tank missiles that landed in a kibbutz field.

Hamas Terrorists Attack with Russian Anti-Tank Missiles

Final Agreement for Gilad Shalit's Release Almost Final

A deal between Israel and Hamas for the release of captured IDF soldier Gilad Shalit is "almost final" and should be completed within 2 weeks.

Final Agreement for Gilad Shalit's Release Almost Final

Rumors on Shalit: Lots of Smoke but No Fire

Shalit is already in Egypt and a deal for his release is underway, a Kuwaiti newspaper says, but the reliability of the report is questionable.

Rumors on Shalit: Lots of Smoke but No Fire

Hamas Cranks Up Media Machine as Talks on Shalit Linger

The “imminent” release of terrorists for Shalit is more distant as Hamas plants rumors in Arab media. The bottom line: It’s all Israel’s fault.

Hamas Cranks Up Media Machine as Talks on Shalit Linger

Gov’t: Free 980 Terrorists, Prisoners for Shalit and ‘Goodwill’

The government told the High Court it may free 980 terrorists but asked it to reject a motion demanding details. No deal appears to be imminent.

Gov’t: Free 980 Terrorists, Prisoners for Shalit and ‘Goodwill’

Hamas: Shalit Deal is Stuck

Arab media reports that once again, Hamas has decided to reject a prisoner exchange deal for the release of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Hamas: Shalit Deal is Stuck

Hamas Shows Stress on Shalit, Escalates Media Campaign

Hamas shows stress in its media campaign: It issued a report that Shalit is well while an internal dispute rages on a terrorist-release deal.

Hamas Shows Stress on Shalit, Escalates Media Campaign

Gag Order on Shalit while Terrorists Prepare for Freedom

The government's reported plans to release major terrorists for Shalit may contravene a High Court warning to be careful about freeing terrorists.

Gag Order on Shalit while Terrorists Prepare for Freedom

Hamas Using Shalit as Pawn for Fatah Unity

Hamas, which has used kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit as a pawn for Israel to free terrorists, now is playing with him to reach a deal with Abbas.

Hamas Using Shalit as Pawn for Fatah Unity

Arab Media: Netanyahu Approves Shalit Deal

Arab media report that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu approved a prisoner exchange deal to bring kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit to Egypt .

Arab Media: Netanyahu Approves Shalit Deal

Gaza Man gets 15 Years for Fighting Terror

A Gaza man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly helping Israel fight terrorism. Hamas seeks legal path to death penalty.

Gaza Man gets 15 Years for Fighting Terror

Report: Gaza Arabs Wary of Tunnels

Security sources report that Gaza Arabs have grown wary of dangerous tunnel trade on the Egyptian border.

Report: Gaza Arabs Wary of Tunnels

Lieberman Denies He Blamed Abbas for Ruining Deal to Free Shalit

Abbas denied a report that he wrecked a deal to free Gilad Shalit because of fears it would strengthen Hamas and threaten the PA.

Lieberman Denies He Blamed Abbas for Ruining Deal to Free Shalit

What Really Bothers Mahmoud Abbas?

Mahmoud Abbas’s real problem is not Israel. Hamas is the real thorn in his neck, according to former IDF intelligence chief Zev Farkash.

What Really Bothers Mahmoud Abbas?

Kassam Explodes near Sderot - ‘Death’s Doorstep’

Hamas fired a Kassam rocket at Israel around midnight Monday. It exploded near Sderot, described by a US radio station as "death’s doorstep.”

Kassam Explodes near Sderot - ‘Death’s Doorstep’

Gold-Goldstone Spar Over Who Attacked the Mosque in Gaza City

Who attacked the Gaza City mosque during Operation Cast Lead? Judge Richard Goldstone debated the issue with former Israeli Ambassador Dore Gold.

Gold-Goldstone Spar Over Who Attacked the Mosque in Gaza City

Hamas Boasts of 'Jihadist Coordination'

Shortly after testifying to the UN that it has no ties to terrorism, Hamas's “political wing” boasts of its support for Gaza terror.

Hamas Boasts of 'Jihadist Coordination'

Fatah: Don't Send Us Back to Gaza

Hundreds of Fatah terrorists who escaped rival Hamas members in Gaza have asked Israel to allow them to remain in Judea and Samaria.

Fatah: Don't Send Us Back to Gaza

Goldstone Challenges Obama over Bias Claims

Hamas claims that the Goldstone Report did not criticize rocket attacks as Goldstone challenges Obama over bias claims.

Goldstone Challenges Obama over Bias Claims

Expert: Why Abbas Hasn't Offered Peace

Dr. Hillel Frisch talks about the split between Fatah and Hamas, and explains why Abbas has not taken the lead in offering peace.

Expert: Why Abbas Hasn't Offered Peace

Hamas Teaches Children: English the Language of the Enemy

Hamas’s education television teaches children that it is good to learn English because it is “the language of the enemy,” just like Hebrew.

Hamas Teaches Children: English the Language of the Enemy

Abbas Slams Hamas, but Seeks Reconciliation

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas publicly criticizes Hamas, but releases Hamas terrorists from jail in an apparent effort to obtain reconciliation.

Abbas Slams Hamas, but Seeks Reconciliation

Goldstone Effect: PA in Turmoil over UN Delay

The Goldstone Report has led to political turmoil in the PA as Abbas first delays, then pushes a UN meeting on the subject.

Goldstone Effect: PA in Turmoil over UN Delay

Labor Minister: Break Islamic Movement-Hamas-PA Terror Axis

Israel faces a new triple terror axis of Hamas, Sheikh Salah and Abbas, says Ben-Eliezer. MK Ben-Ari: Outlaw Islamic Movement as a terror group

Labor Minister: Break Islamic Movement-Hamas-PA Terror Axis

Temple Mount Tensions Rise; Fatah, Hamas Call Muslims to Act

Tensions remain high in Jerusalem as Fatah, Hamas and the Islamic Movement call on Muslims to 'Defend al-Aksa.' Thousands of police prepare.

Temple Mount Tensions Rise; Fatah, Hamas Call Muslims to Act

Hamas Verbally Attacks Abbas: 'Not a Palestinian'

Hamas terror gang steps up assault on Mahmoud Abbas, undermining attempts at reconciliation with Fatah. Syria postpones Abbas's visit.

Hamas Verbally Attacks Abbas: 'Not a Palestinian'