Fatah-Hamas
News and updates about Fatah-Hamas

Abbas, Hamas in War of Words over Gaza Explosions
Hamas brands Mahmoud Abbas a liar, after PA head accuses Islamist group of carrying out bomb blasts targeting Fatah officials.

Fatah Cancels Arafat Commemorations in Gaza after Bombings
Tensions reach new heights as official says Hamas refused to provide security for event to mark 10 years since death of Yasser Arafat.

'Unity partners'?
Fatah Homes in Gaza Bombed Ahead of Arafat Rally
Senior Fatah members' homes were bombed overnight, leading unity PM Hamdallah to cancel visit; Hamas denies involvement.

Hamas Blasts Fatah Over Failure to Rehabilitate Gaza
Hamas urges PA to facilitate the entry of construction material into Gaza, says it is frustrated that unity government isn't functioning.

Hamas and Fatah Meet in Gaza: 'The Division is Over'
First PA unity government meeting held in Gaza, as PA tries to convince world donors requested $4 billion won't go to terror.

Palestinian Unity Cabinet to Convene in Gaza
The first full meeting of the cabinet of the Hamas-Fatah government is scheduled for Thursday in Gaza.

Report: 3,000 PA Policemen to Join Gaza Security Forces
Renewed unity pact to include security coordination, source claims - but only if Israel agrees.

Hamas, Fatah Renew 'Unity Government' Despite Tensions
'Comprehensive agreement' reached between Hamas and Fatah over Gaza rulership. But will it last?

Hamas and Fatah Hold 'Positive' Talks in Cairo
Officials say talks in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah on reviving their unity government were taking place in a "positive atmosphere".

Hamas, Fatah Try Solve Disputes Ahead of Israel Ceasefire Talks
Rival factions begin talks to revive floundering 'unity government' ahead of talks with Israel over Gaza truce.

Hamas and Fatah to Try to Save Crumbling Unity
Fatah and Hamas will hold talks in Cairo in an attempt to iron out issues that have prevented the implementation of unity deal.

Hamas Accuses Fatah of Splitting Unity Government
Hamas spokesperson charges unity PM of obeying Fatah, 'reinforcing the rift,' after Hamdallah admits no plans to implement deal.

PA: 'Nothing in Place' to Reconcile Fracturing Hamas Unity Pact
Unity PM says each faction is responsible for its own problems, hours after Hamas declares it is looking for 'alternatives.'

Hamas Seeking 'Alternatives' to PA Unity Government
Senior terrorist claims Fatah pact 'only meant to last six months,' admits current deal 'is a failure.'

Mashaal: No Direct Talks with the 'Occupier'
Hamas’s exiled leader says direct negotiations with Israel are not on the agenda.

Fatah Official: What's the Difference Between Hamas and ISIS?
Senior Fatah official Tawfiq Tirawi slams Hamas executions, brutalization of Fatah members in Gaza, compares with ISIS.

Hamas: Abbas is Trying to Sabotage the Reconciliation
Tensions between Hamas and Fatah continue, as Hamas spokesman levels accusations at Abbas.

After Gaza War, Palestinian Infighting Flares
Operation Protective Edge paused the slow collapse of Fatah-Hamas 'unity government' - but is the game now up?

Mashaal Trying to Cool Tensions with Abbas
Hamas leader trying to cool tensions with the PA, after its chairman threatens unity government is on the brink of collapse.

United or Untied? Hamas Resists PA Arrests
'Unity' tensions rise further as Hamas leader calls for Judea Samaria members to resist summonses by PA security forces.

Hamas Accuses Palestinian PM of Neglecting Gaza
Deputy speaker of the Palestinian parliament accuses Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah of "negligence" towards Gaza.

Hamas-Fatah 'Unity Government' Facing Financial Meltdown
PA 'unity government' budget 'below zero', according to a leading minister - because US, Arab states won't meet commitments.

The Real Reason for the PA and Hamas's Wage War
PA promises to pay Hamas employees 'soon as possible' as 'unity' tensions continue; official reveals fears causing the delay.

PA Officials: Hamas Preventing Abbas from Governing in Gaza
Sources claim Hamas refusing PA supervision, despite unity government agreement and understanding reached after ceasefire.

PA Blasts Hamas for Executing 'Collaborators with Israel'
The Palestinian Authority blasts Hamas officials for executing more than 20 alleged collaborators with Israel, saying this is illegal.

Abbas and Mashaal Call on UN to 'End the Occupation'
PA and Hamas leaders urge the United Nations to draw up a "timetable" for “the Israeli occupation to end.”

Meshaal, Abbas to Meet in Qatar Despite Hamas Coup Attempt
PA, Hamas leaders to meet in Doha over Gaza ceasefire, as questions remain over whether the unity government will last.

Fatah Member Calls on Hamas to Disengage from Muslim Brotherhood
Senior Fatah member Jibril Rajoub calls on Hamas to “stop operating according to the agenda of the Muslim Brotherhood”.

MKs Call Foiled Hamas Coup a 'Warning Sign' for Unity Government
Nationalist MKs attack leftists over attempted Hamas coup, after remarks early in the unity pact claimed PA would keep Hamas in line.

Hamas Executes Dozens of Palestinians for 'Collaboration'
Hamas allegedly rounds up Fatah members and other dissidents for execution over 'collaboration' charges, as dissent simmers in Gaza.

PLO: US Backs Hamas in Ceasefire Talks
PA officials accuse John Kerry of plot to 'get rid of the PLO,' back Muslim Brotherhood through Hamas; Abbas said to be 'furious'.

Report: Hamas Losing Palestinian Arab Support in Gaza
Washington Institute study indicates Gazans 'hate Hamas with a passion' and want to see Fatah re-elected.

View From Inside the Halls of Power: Israel's Strategy

Lessons from the Gaza War, III: Abbas Sides with Hamas

President Shimon Peres Insists Hamas, Fatah Separate
Peres ignores Hamas-Fatah unity pact in Peace Conference remarks, claims that Palestinian Authority wants peace.

IMF Calls for Funding of Fatah-Hamas Unity Government
International Monetary Fund urges international donors to step up funding to fill 'sizable gap,' even as rocket wave crashes on Israel.

Abbas Pleads with US to Restrain Israel
Palestinian Authority chief reportedly 'feverishly' trying to prevent large scale Israeli military assault.

Hamas Admits Giving Rocket Terror a Free Hand
Hamas deputy leader says group is not making a single arrest to stop the rocket barrage; used 2012 ceasefire to expand power.

Hamas Workers Strike Against Lack of Unity Government Pay
Employees of terror group shut down all services in Gaza for a day to demand backlogged salaries from unity government.

Huckabee Denounces US Aid to PA Following Unity Pact
Former governor expresses ongoing support for Operation Brothers' Keeper during Shomron visit, decries US attitude to Hamas.

Fatah Spokesman: Hamas Behaves Like Criminals and Thugs
Despite the unity agreement, a spokesman for Fatah launched a verbal attack on Hamas in a recent television interview.

Hamas Threatens to Make Israel 'Suffer'
Senior Hamas official threatens retaliation in 'self-defense' against crackdown, indicates transfer of power over Gaza to Fatah.

PA Unity FM Accuses Israel of Fabricating the Abduction
Fatah-Hamas unity government foreign minister says Netanyahu 'has to put evidence on the table,' slams 'exaggerated' search.

Abbas Backtracks on Hamas Criticism, Calls for Unity Elections
After saying Hamas kidnappers 'want to destroy PA,' Abbas changes position and tells unity PM to prepare for elections.

Netanyahu: Abbas Will be Judged by Actions, Not Words
PMO dismisses PA Chairman's remarks on kidnapping, calls on him to prove he's serious by cancelling unity pact with Hamas.

Hamas and Fatah Threaten Israel With 'Force'
Terrorist organizations in Gaza condemn IDF operation to free kidnapped teens, say 'racist occupier only understands force.'

Report: PA to Break Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact Over Abduction
Source claims that PLO has frozen salaries of some 40 Hamas government officials over kidnapping, as Fatah shifts blame to Hamas.

Intelligence Minister Blames Unity Pact for Kidnapping
Fatah stopped monitoring Hamas activity since the new gov't was sworn in, Steinitz says - and laxity led to the kidnapping.

Netanyahu Links Hamas-Fatah Government to Missing Students
Netanyahu speaks with Kerry, says yeshiva boys’ disappearance directly related to Hamas-Fatah unity.

Qatar Sets Up 'Special Fund' to Pay Angry Hamas Employees
After angry brawls over pay in Gaza threaten PA unity government, Gulf State steps in to save the day - for now.

Hamdallah Admits Unity Government is Powerless
In interview, new unity govt. PM acknowledges no control in Gaza, complains about ministers, has no plans to integrate military.

Gaza Unity Minister Was Hamas Education Minister
US has claimed PLO unity gov't doesn't include Hamas; one minister sworn in via video feed was minister in Hamas government.

88 Senators to Obama: Reconsider Aid to PA
In a letter to Obama, an overwhelming majority of Senators point out the presence of terrorist group Hamas in new PA government.

Watch: Hamas Official Calls on Fatah to Join in Jihad
"Bullets and bombs are music to our ears," said Hamas official Fathi Hammad in a recent speech.

U.S.: There's Not Much Abbas Can Do About Rocket Attacks
State Department condemns rocket fire from Gaza, but says Abbas cannot do much to stop the attacks despite pact with Hamas.

Rocket Fire 'Hurts Unity Pact,' Abbas Laments
PA condemns rocket fire - not as threat to 'Palestinian principles' or 'humanitarian ethics' - but to political stability.

EU Delegation Meets Palestinian Unity Gov't Officials in Gaza
Visit by European diplomats to 'send a message of support' for Hamas-Fatah coalition.

Poll: Israelis Overwhelmingly Oppose Unilateral Withdrawal
Polls reveal interesting attitudes on both sides of conflict; show Palestinians support PA's international moves and threats to go to ICC.

PA Police 'Assault' Hamas Members in Ramallah
'Unity' on the rocks as PA security forces beat Hamas protesters, prominent official. Banks closed in Gaza, blocking PA employee wages.
