Fatah

Hamas Reveals that Arafat Gave Green Light for 2000 War

Hamas Reveals: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Arafat, Abbas’s predecessor as Fatah head, gave a green light to Hamas for the “Second Intifada” in 2000.

Terror Chief Killed in Lebanon

The head of terrorist group Fatah al-Islam has been killed in a shootout with Lebanese soldiers.

PA Power Blackout of Gaza Ignored by Most Countries

A PA blockade of fuel has left Gaza without electricity for most of the day, but the international community generally ignores this blackout.

‘Fatah Cannot Make Peace and Can’t Make War’

Democracy in inaction: Abbas canceled local elections because of fears that others would fill a leadership vacuum, according to Associated Press.

Lebanese Threaten Mass March on Israeli Border

Anti-Israel flotilla turned the tide of world opinion against Israel, Lebanese Fatah leaders say, and time is ripe for a charge on Israel’s border.

Fatah Debates Postponing PA Elections Rather than Suffer Defeat

The Fatah party considers filing an appeal to postpone next month’s local PA elections due to the increased likelihood of an embarrassing defeat.

PA Doesn't Let Up in Struggle Against Israel

Even as attempts continue to get the PA to sit down for talks with Israel, the PA continues its fight against Israel on several fronts.

Fatah Leaders Praise Mass Murderer

A Fatah conference in Ramallah included words of praise for terrorists, including the one who murdered 35 Israelis.

Fatah Officer Killed in Inter-Group Fighting in Lebanon

An officer from PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas Fatah group was killed Monday by an Islamist group in Lebanon.

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.

Fatah Removes All Anti-Ahmadinejad Content on Website

The official Fatah website says it will scrap any material on their website supporting opponents to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran.

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.

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

PA Working to Harm Yesha Economy

The American-backed Fatah leadership is trying to ban Jewish products from Judea and Samaria.

PA Features Children's' Hate Speech at Arafat Memorial

Arab children are being programmed by the Palestinian Authority to hate Jews and Israel, as seen at a recent memorial for PLO chief Yasser Arafat.

Abbas Confirms Resignation Rumor, Slams Israel

PA Chairman Abbas confirms that he won't run again, uses speech to criticize Israel, Hamas.

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.

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.

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.

Study: PA Double-Dealing against Israel and US Congress

A study by a Boston-based think tank shows that America's military aid to the Palestinian Authority presents a clear threat to Israel's security.

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.

Fatah Reveals New Revolutionary Council

The Fatah terrorist group has revealed its new revolutionary council. Eighty-one members elected, including terrorists and the council's first Jew.

Fatah Woes Continue as Elections Lead to Infighting

While the Fatah conference has officially ended, tension and bickering remains as ousted leaders protest election results.

Fatah’s Al-Aksa Brigades Responsible for Terror Attack

Fatah’s Al-Aksa Brigades claimed responsibility for the terrorist shooting attack in Binyamin on Wednesday night.

Fatah Vote Extended, 'Old Guard' Faces Challenge

Fatah reopens voting for its Central Committee as dispute with Hamas slows process. Abbas' 'old guard' faces challengers.

Among Fatah Delegates – Unrepentant Hijacker

Among the Fatah delegates in Bethlehem is Theresa Hollasai, a Black September hijacker who says she's not sorry.

Fatah: PA Will Take All of Jerusalem – by Peace or by Force

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s fractured Fatah party concluded at its convention that all of Jerusalem will be taken either by peace or by force.

Fatah Faces Multiple Fractures

Besides threats of a split between “old guard” and new members, Fatah faces a new conflict, between PA, Gaza and foreign members.

Bibi's Ministers: No Chance for Peace with PA

Senior members of Netanyahu's cabinet say there's no chance of reaching peace with the PA following accusation that Israel killed Arafat.

Stormy Fatah Conference Extended

Abbas attempts to calm tempers at stormy Fatah conference by promising delegates more time. Faction unprepared to answer questions.

PA Teens: Israeli Cities are 'Palestine'

PA Arab teens dedicated their high school graduation to the "shahids" and said that Israeli cities are part of "Palestine."

Likud MK: Fatah Declared War on Israel; Barak: Ignore Rhetoric

Likud MK Edelstein says that calls by Fatah for “resistance” are tantamount to war; Defense Minister Barak said Israel should ignore the rhetoric.

Fatah Leaders Want to Ally with Iran

Leaders of Fatah, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, are reaching out to Iran as a strategic partner after recent talks between a top PA official and Iran.

Arab MKs Attend Fatah Convention

Three Arab MKs are taking part in an historic conference of the Fatah movement in Bethlehem. A terror victims' group and a nationalist MK respond.

Fatah Convention Opens With Hamas-Like Platform

In Bethlehem, the first Fatah conference in 20 years has begun, in the name of the “shahids” who killed themselves fighting Jews.

Coastal Road Killer Returns, Calls to 'Restore Dignity'

Israel allows Coastal Road Massacre terrorist to enter Bethlehem, where he calls to “bring back the Fatah of the revolution.”

Fatah to Back Violence, Reject Israel as Jewish State

Fatah, which heads the PA, will meet in Bethlehem this week and call for “restrained violence" against Israel, a Saudi Arabia newspaper reported.

One Arafat Co-Terrorist Returns, Second Goes to Jail

A senior Fatah terrorist and former Arafat associate has been allowed to return to Judea. A second Arafat associate heads to prison.

Fatah: No Recognition of Israel – Ever

Senior member of Fatah, Abbas' party and the majority PA faction, say the group will never recognize Israel.

Fatah Official: “Our Goal is Not Peace, but Rather Palestine”

"Our goal has never been peace,” says Fatah official in a PA TV panel. “Peace is a means; the goal is Palestine" – meaning the conquest of Israel.

PA Citizens Fear Hamas Coup in Judea and Samaria

PA fear Hamas is about to stage a coup. “Fatah trained men to fight against Israel and now they kill them,” says the mother of a Hamas terrorist.