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Peres: Peace Process Is Up to Palestinian Authority

President Shimon Peres told the Knesset in a speech on Wednesday that it is “up to the Palestinians to choose” between terror or peace.

Expert: Agreement Shows Abbas' True Colors

Middle East expert Professor Moshe Sharon: The agreement between Hamas and Fatah proves that Fatah also wants to destroy Israel.

US: ‘No Comment’ on Palestinian Unity Agreement

Obama administration failed to comment on Fatah, Hamas reconciliation agreement; "internal matter for Palestinians."

Fatah's Facebook Features Terrorist ‘Martyrs’

Fatah, the Palestinian Authority’s ruling party, praises terrorists on its official Facebook site despite US concerns over incitement.

New PA Government to Debut in February?

The new Palestinian Authority government will allegedly to be declared on February 18, with elections set for later this year.

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'You Can't Have it Both Ways'

Israel's Prime Minister issued an ultimatum to officials in Ramallah that they must choose between Hamas and peace with Israel.

Fatah Video in Lebanon: Children’s Blood Fertilizes Arab Land

The Palestinian Authority’s Fatah faction meets with Islamic Jihad and says, “Our children [are] fertilizer to saturate the land".

Abbas, Mashaal to Agree on Unity Government

PA Chairman Abbas and Hamas chief Mashaal will agree on a national unity government this Thursday, says senior Fatah official.

Hamas and Fatah Admit Unity Stalled, Elections Unlikely

Senior officials in Ramallah and Gaza City admit that the May elections will probably be cancelled as unity has not materialized.

Hamas Opens Gaza Election Office

The PLO has threatened to cancel elections in May, but Hamas is still opening the Gaza election office.

Israeli-Fatah Meeting Irks Hamas

Hamas slams rival Fatah organization, after Fatah representatives meet Israeli political officials and academics.

Islamic Scholar Scorches PA Mufti's Call to 'Kill the Jews'

Turkish Islamic scholar Adnan Oktar has made a scorching response to a PA Islamic cleric who says Muslims are obligated to kill the Jews.

Fatah Celebrants: Religious War with Jews, Born of Apes & Pigs

A top PA cleric claimed at a major Fatah event that Muslims are in a religious war with the Jews -- the descendants of "apes and pigs."

Fatah Leader Snubs Tunisia Celebration

Fatah/PLO/PA head Mahmoud Abbas is skipping the celebration of Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution, citing prior commitments. It's a direct snub.

Death Sentence in Gaza for 'Israel Collaborator'

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza have sentenced to death a PA Arab who has been accused and convicted of "collaborating" with Israel

Fatah Accuses Hamas of Stonewalling

The Fatah-Hamas row continues to simmer with Fatah demanding an apology ahead of talks with Hamas in Gaza City.

Fatah, Hamas to Meet in Gaza City

Following recent tensions the rival Hamas and Fatah factions are planning to meet to continue 'reconciliation' efforts

PFLP Says Israel Talks 'Poison'

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group says talks with Israel are poisoning reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas

PA TV Marks Fatah Founding, Praises Coastal Road Massacre

The Palestinian Authority has again praised the perpetrator of the worst terrorist attack in Israeli history, the Coastal Road Massacre.

Fatah Demands Hamas Apologize in Gaza Row

The row over Hamas denying a Fatah delegation entry to Gaza has devolved into charges of blasphemy and demands for an apology.

Hamas Says Amman Confab Could Scuttle Unity Deal

Hamas said PLO talks with Israel in Jordan were a blow to the Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, adding they were 'futile.'

Fatah Exposes Plan to Kill Ariel Sharon

The Fatah movement exposes a 1985 video in which terrorists were given instructions on how to kill Ariel Sharon.

Report: US Pushing Israel to Free Barghouti

The Obama administration wants Israel to release arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti so he can run for election.

Fatah Ready to Take On Hamas in May

Fatah says its ready to take on Hamas at the polls in May as both groups race to impress the public with their anti-Israel credentials.

Hamas, Fatah Plan Mass Terrorist Release

Hamas and Fatah plan to release their respective prisoners as a show of good faith as Hamas prepares to enter the PLO.

Report: Hamas to Join the PLO

Hamas has agreed to join the Palestine Liberation Organization, according to the Associated Press.

PA Corruption Probe: Maybe, Maybe Not

Ramallah's vaunted corruption probe proves to be more politics than principles as lawmakers say it all depends on unity talks with Hamas

Hamas Rulers in Gaza Celebrate 24th Anniversary

The Hamas rulers of Gaza are celebrating their 24th anniversary since the terrorist group was founded.

Fatah Prisoner Release Dec 18 in Shalit Deal Part II

Hundreds of imprisoned Palestinian Authority terrorists are to be freed later this month in stage two of the Shalit prisoner exchange deal.

Fatah Recognizes Israel? Not According to PA

In more double talk from the Palestinian Authority, its ambassador to India says Fatah does not recognize Israel anymore than Hamas.

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 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.

Kinneret Mandel's Family Files for Court Order Against Murderers

The mother of Kinneret Mandel, who was killed in a drive-by shooting attack, is demanding that Kinneret’s killers remain in the country.

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.

Fatah Official: Fire Blair as Mideast Envoy

A senior Fatah official and confidant of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas says Mideast envoy Tony Blair is of "no use at all."

Hamas Calls for Strategic Dialogue With Fatah

Hamas has called for a 'strategic dialogue' with Fatah aimed as returning the cause to 'liberation without recognition.

Hamas, Fatah in Different Time Zones

Hamas' refusal to synchronize its clocks with Fatah may be indicative of the wide gulf between Israel's most virulent enemies.

PA Residents: Where are 'Human Rights' when PA Oppresses Us?

PA Arabs rally against wave of detentions, ask where human rights groups are when PA oppresses its people.

Dahlan Slams Abbas: He’s a Dictator and a Bully

After PA officers raid his home, Mohammed Dahlan attacks Abbas in Kuwaiti newspaper.

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.

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."

Abbas Set to Fire Dahlan in PA Power Struggle

Abbas is trying to fire Mohammed Dahlan, his former Gaza strongman blamed for the Hamas military coup. PA officials resist, want Dahlan prosecuted.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Fatah May be on Next Flotilla, Says Official

Fatah member Nabil Shaath in an interview: Fatah members will be on the next flotilla to Gaza, we support the struggle against the “occupation.”

PA Accuses Dahlan of Sending Israeli Arms to Libya

Fatah strongman Muhammad Dahlan is being investigated by PA for allegedly helping send an ship of Israeli arms to Libya's Qaddafi.

Fatah Thugs Beat Unity Protesters in Ramallah

Scores of men from PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement beat unity protesters in Ramallah on Wednesday.

Fatah Leadership Calls For Fayyad's Dismissal

Fatah's Central Revolutionary Council has demanded Abbas remove PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

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: Peace Deal Only With Referendum

Hamas says it would respect a peace deal between PA and Israel if it is approved by a PA-wide referendum. Charter still calls to destroy Israel.

Fatah Declares: No to Israel as Jewish State, No to Land Swaps

Fatah, the Palestinian Authority leadership, has officially declared: No to Israel as a Jewish State, no to interim borders and no to land swaps.

Military Court Convicts Terrorist Who Killed Three Israelis

Military Court finds Iyad Abayat guilty of being actively involved in the shooting deaths of three Israelis.

Fatah Pushes Boycott of OECD Meeting in Western Jerusalem

Fatah pushes for a foreign boycott of all of Jerusalem -- even those areas that have always been in Israeli hands.