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Hamas: Weekly March of Return protests will drop to once a month

A dramatic change in policy in Gaza Strip as Hamas announces that the 'Great March of Return' protests will be reduced.

Hamas: Abbas should issue elections decree soon

Hamas leader says PA chairman should issue decree for holding elections and thus force Israel to permit them in eastern Jerusalem.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF fighter jets and helicopters attack several Hamas targets in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

Where is Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar?

Leader of Hamas in Gaza reportedly working to lower his public profile after top Islamic Jihad terrorist eliminated in Israeli airstrike.

Hamas: Escalate 'battle' against Jews in Judea and Samaria

Terror group calls for attacks on Israeli civilians, says any retaliatory attacks are 'dangerous escalation,' show Israeli 'extremism.'

Erekat welcomes ICC probe of Israeli 'war crimes'

"Israel’s hysterical reaction is that of a state that has put itself above international law," charges PLO secretary general.

Hamas leader tours globe seeking support

With informal truce between Hamas and Israel, senior terrorist leader from Gaza travels the globe looking to increase support for Hamas.

Turkey denies permitting Hamas to plot attacks against Israel

Turkey denies report that its soil is being used by Hamas to plot attacks against Israeli targets.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attack underground infrastructure, naval target and terrorist compound in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on the south.

US Justice Dept to denaturalize Hamas-supporting Michigan man

Defendant allegedly procured US citizenship by concealing Hamas support and concealing bomb-making materials.

Report:

Erdogan allowing Hamas to plan attacks on Israel from Turkey

Turkey hosting Hamas terrorists and allows them to plot attacks on Israel, report claims, using Istanbul as a base of operations.

Hamas: We exposed Israeli intelligence activity

Senior Hamas official says the organization's security apparatus exposed Israel's attempt to locate Hamas rockets and mortars.

Defense establishment seeks to bolster Gaza economy

Israel to take steps to improve Gaza economy as long as Hamas maintains the quiet.

Hamas official: The goal is 'liberation of Palestine'

Senior Hamas leader says the parliamentary and presidential elections are intended to strengthen the fight against Israel.

Hamas: 'We'll force the rules of the game'

Senior Hamas official promises to force 'new rules' if Israel does not cease border control between terror-controlled enclave and Israel.

Gazans celebrate anniversary of Hamas founding

Some 2,200 take part in weekly “March of the Return” demonstrations on Gaza border, throw firebombs at IDF troops.

Hamas to reveal 'intelligence achievement'

Hamas spokesman says group would reveal an intelligence achievement regarding Israeli plan to harm senior officials in the organization.

Witnesses to Hamas terror: UN ambassadors visit south

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon brings fellow UN ambassadors to site of Hamas terror tunnel, see Iron Dome battery,

Hamas opposes 'alternative homeland' in Jordan

Hamas leader says Jordan is a red line and all of Hamas' energy is directed toward the "enemy."

MK Golan: Either fight Hamas or make deal with it

Democratic Union MK Maj. Gen. Yair Golan warns Israel must choose between full-scale military operation or negotiated settlement with Hamas.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF jets and helicopters strike a number of Hamas terror targets, among them a Hamas military camp.

Hamas: 570 combat operations in Judea & Samaria in November

November report: 1 stabbing and 7 acts of secreting and throwing explosives at IDF and settler vehicles & 33 firebombings.

Hamas: PA responsible for 'medical blockade'

Fatah says that Hamas committed a 'crime' against Palestinians by agreeing to the building of a hospital with the consent of the US gov't.

Hamas: Teen shot dead along Gaza border

Despite cancellation of weekly "March of the Return" riots, several Gazans approach the border fence.

Hamas cancels Friday's Gaza border riots

'March of Return' riots on Gaza's border with Israel cancelled again, Hamas says, citing fears of escalation that could help Israeli PM.

Mother of missing KIA soldier demands release of terrorists

Mother of IDF soldier Oron Shaul, who kidnapped and killed by Hamas, demands Israel cave to demand to release jailed terrorists.

Hamas sends 'positive' response on PA elections

Hamas leader gives "positive response" on willingness to cooperate in holding general elections in Judea and Samaria, Jerusalem and Gaza.

Opinion: No hope for Gaza if Hamas remains in power

Hamas ultimately bears responsibility for Islamic Jihad’s terrorist attacks on Israel.

Haniyeh: Netanyahu indictment 'raises our morale'

Hamas leader claims Netanyahu indictment a sign “of more steadfastness” for Palestinians.

Netanyahu meets with families of Hamas captives

The PM meets with the Mengistu and al-Sayed families, whose mentally ill sons crossed into Gaza and were taken captive by Hamas.

Understandings between Israel, Hamas jilt Islamic Jihad

Both Islamic organizations expend effort to project image of business-as-usual, despite last week's explosive tension between them.

Netanyahu: "We will attack all those who attack us"

Netanyahu concluded operation Black Belt, "All operational parameters were successful"

Hamas leader visits family of eliminated Islamic Jihad leader

Ismail Haniyeh pays condolence visit to family of Islamic Jihad leader eliminated by Israel: Our partnership cannot be dismantled.

Hamas leader: We create rockets from Gush Katif water pipes

Yahya Sinwar says Hamas uses Israeli irrigation pipes left from Gaza disengagement for missiles.

Hamas admits its member was killed in fighting this week

Hamas says one its members was killed during escalation Israel and the Islamic Jihad.

Hamas: Policy of targeted eliminations will fail

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says Israeli "aggression" will make the Palestinian people adhere even more to their rights.

'The people demand victory'

Zionist activist group calls for campaign to achieve decisive victory of Hamas terror organization

Hamas releases video marking anniversary of Khan Yunis battle

Gaza-based terror organization Hamas releases video marking first anniversary of 2018 battle in Khan Yunis during botched Israeli operation.

Fatah refuses Hamas request to meet before elections announced

PA chairman's faction refuses request to hold meeting between political parties before Abbas announces general elections.

Hamas rejects PA's conditions for elections

Gaza terror groups reject conditions set by Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas, claim conditions intend to exclude them.

Hamas: Egypt preventing Haniyeh from leaving Gaza

Egypt took measure to prevent Hamas leader from meeting Egyptian government's rivals, Hamas terror organization claims.

Qatar to end grants to Gaza?

Hamas source says end to $30 million grant will mean escalation of security situation on Israeli border.

Hamas leader threatens to bomb Tel Aviv

Yahya Sinwar says Hamas will make red alert sirens blare in Tel Aviv 'for six months,' will make Benny Gantz 'regret the day he was born.'

Hamas reaches agreement with Abbas on elections

Hamas leader says agreement reached with PA chairman on holding the parliamentary and presidential elections.

Hamas leader: Israel doesn't even have a cabinet

Hamas leader in Gaza: We are prepared to defend and respond.

Twitter suspends Hezbollah and Hamas-related accounts

Hezbollah’s television station says most of its Twitter accounts have been suspended. Hamas-affiliated accounts suspended as well.

PM: 'We will act using both overt and covert means'

Netanyahu says Israel holds Hamas responsible for all rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.

Goldins: Return of terrorist's body contrary to Cabinet decision

The Goldin family, whose son's body is being held by Hamas, reacts to the transfer of the body of a terrorist to Gaza.

'Economic development in Gaza could lead to terror'

Chief of Southern Command warns WZO representatives that economic development in Gaza could be exploited for terror purposes.

Hamas leader: We're ready for elections

Ismail Haniyeh says Hamas is ready for general elections and will respect the results.

Hamas MP: Normalization is a crime against Islam

Hamas official calls on Muslims around the world to fight normalization with Israel.

Congressmen call out Twitter for allowing Hamas and Hezbollah

Four House members pen letter to Twitter CEO expressing concern over tolerance for 'political wings' of Hamas, Hezbollah terror groups.

Nachshon Wachsman's mother: 'Yitzhak Rabin left crying'

25 years after IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists, his parents speak to the media.

Hamas waging 'secret war' against jihadists

Report in Lebanese newspaper says Hamas is targeting followers of ISIS and other Salafist group following bomb attack in Gaza City.

Hamas accuses PA of 'racism'

Hamas claims PA is adopting and implementing racist policies toward Gaza residents.

Zehava Shaul: 'You forgot Hadar and Oron?'

The family of Hadar Shaul, whose body is being held by Hamas, protested outside the Knesset prior to the inauguration.

Corbyn blasted for video featuring pro-Hamas activist

UK Labour leader sparks outrage following Rosh Hashanah video including activist who led public Jewish prayer for Hamas terrorists.

Hamas leader praises 'heroic' murder of Israeli teen

Haniyeh warns Israel in light of serious injury to terrorist who murdered Rina Shnerb.

Hamas accepts initiative for elections by mid-2020

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh announces his organization accepted initiative of eight Palestinian Arab factions to hold elections.

Greenblatt calls on donor countries to reconsider aid to PA

Outgoing US envoy: Hamas and the PA are squandering opportunities to ensure better lives for Palestinians.