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Hamas, Fatah Meet in Cairo, Don't Reach Agreement

PA factions meeting in Cairo to seal a reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas will hold a second round of talks.

Mashaal Meets Jordan's King to Discuss Reconciliation with Fatah

"The international community must respect Palestinian need to end division," Hamas chief tells Jordan's King in Amman.

Tunisian President Postpones Gaza Visit

Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki has postponed his visit to Gaza until March after talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Video: Truth about Israel's 'Partner' in Judea and Samaria

Report by Channel 2 from Shechem shows the face of Hamas, waiting to take over Judea and Samaria.

Freed Terrorist to Head Fatah in Gaza

In a surprise move, Abbas names former terrorist prisoner as secretary gen. for Gaza, angering current Fatah leaders.

Egypt to Host Another Fatah-Hamas Meeting

Members of Abbas's Fatah faction and rival Hamas will meet on Wednesday in Cairo, says Fatah official.

Netanyahu Criticizes Abbas, Livni Criticizes Netanyahu

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu condemns Abbas for meeting with Mashaal. Livni condemns Netanyahu for condemning Abbas.

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will meet PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Cairo on Wednesday.

'Victory is Near', Abbas Tells Supporters in Gaza

"Gaza was the first territory rid of occupation and settlement," PA Chairman says in speech on Fatah's anniversary.

Fatah Prepares for Anniversary Celebrations in Gaza

Supporters of the Fatah movement start massing in the main squares in Gaza for the movement's first celebration since 2007.

Abbas Hopes for Palestinian State in 2013

"Next year will be the year of statehood and independence," PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says in Ramallah.

Hamas to Allow Fatah to Celebrate Anniversary in Gaza

The Gaza branch of the Fatah party will mark its anniversary in the Hamas-ruled enclave after an accord between the two factions.

Abbas Warms up to Axis of Evil, Hamas to Celebrate in Shechem

Abbas and his Fatah faction move closer to fight hand in hand with Hamas, which will celebrate in Shechem and welcome Fatah in Gaza.

Abbas: Time to Reconcile with Hamas

PA chairman Abbas says it's time to seal a reconciliation with the Hamas terror group.

Hamas Welcomes, U.S. Condemns UN Vote

Hamas hails the UN decision to recognize 'Palestine', calls it a victory. "The decision changes nothing," says U.S. ambassador Rice.

Hamas's Mashaal to Visit Gaza Next Week

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal is to make his first-ever visit to Gaza at the end of next week, say officials.

PA to Release Hamas Prisoners in 'Goodwill Gesture'

The Palestinian Authority will release Hamas-affiliated detainees and allow Hamas to attend PLO meetings in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas Official: Abbas Not Welcome in Gaza

Hamas MP Yahya Moussa declares PA Chairman Abbas persona non grata in Gaza.

Haniyeh Irritates Fatah by Attending Tehran Summit

Fatah fumes as Hamas PM says he will attend the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Iran.

Hamas Prevents Arabs in Gaza from Medical Treatment in Israel

Hamas punishes Gaza's citizens for its row with Fatah by refusing to allow them to receive medical treatment in Israel.

Morsi Meets Mashaal, Stresses Support for 'Palestinians'

Egypt's new Islamist president Morsi met senior Hamas officials and pledged his support for the "struggle of the Palestinian nation".

Abbas and Egypt's Morsi Meet in Cairo

PA Chairman Abbas meets Egypt's newly elected president, Mohammed Morsi. They discuss peace and the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

Fatah Opposes Opening Gaza-Egypt Border

Fatah says it is opposed to the opening of Gaza’s border with Egypt, says Hamas supports Israeli policy of giving Egypt control of Gaza.

PA Sets Date for Local Elections, Hamas Unhappy

PA cabinet sets October 20 as date for local elections. Hamas warns the decision would “affect reconciliation negatively.”

Fatah, Hamas Still Don't Agree on Unity Government

More than a year after the unity deal in Cairo, Fatah and Hamas still can't form a unity government.

Abbas Amends Election Order as Hamas Continues to Fume

PA Chairman Abbas issues executive order amending the 2005 election law, plans to hold elections sooner than scheduled.

Hamas Fumes as Abbas Reshuffles PA Cabinet

Signifying the much ballyhooed Fatah-Hamas unity deal is a dead letter, Abbas has unilaterally formed a new government.

Fatah-Hamas Meeting Shows Doha Deal Going Nowhere

A meeting between Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal and Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmed to jump-start unity yielded no fruit.

Hamas Won't Honor Peace Accords With Israel

The Hamas politburo's number two reaffirmed the terror movement has no intention of honoring peace agreements struck with Israel

Fatah Eyeing Terrorist to Lead Gaza Return

Fatah is laying the groundwork for elections in Gaza; recently released terrorist tops list of contenders to take the helm in the enclave

Abbas: Hamas Unity Deal 'Frozen'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said unity with Hamas is going nowhere; and issued 'demands' for financial support to the Arab League.

Poll: Gazans Blame Hamas, Not Israel for Fuel Crisis

Poll conducted among PA Arabs finds that most blame Hamas for Gaza fuel crisis. Abbas enjoying increased popularity.

Fatah Blames Iran for Failure of Unity with Hamas

Fatah spokesman clams Iran paid Hamas to back out of implementing the reconciliation deal between the two factions.

Mashaal in Turkey: Israel Used Gaza to Test Iron Dome

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal meets Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan. blames Israel for using excuses to attack Gaza.

Fatah-Hamas Unity? Not This Year

Both Fatah and Hamas politburo members say Hamas' Gaza leadership are obstructing the implementation of a unity deal agreed on in Qatar.

Hamas: PA-Israel Security Cooperation Blocking Unity Deal

Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar slammed PA officials saying their continued security cooperation with Israel is a bar to reconciliation

PA Delays Hearing on Abbas Eligibility

A Ramallah court has delayed a hearing on a challenge to a proposed unity deal that would have PA chairman Abbas serve as PM and President.

Hamas Leadership Left Syria, Deputy Leader Confirms

Hamas' No. 2 confirms that the terror group has left Syria because of protest crackdown.

Hamas Denies Sabotaging Cairo Unity Talks

The feud between Hamas and Fatah proceeds apace in Cairo as acrimony over 'new demands' boils to the surface.

Hamas Bait and Switch in Cairo

Hamas reneged on a deal to form a unity government with Fatah and demanded new terms in Cairo.

Abbas in Cairo for Hamas Talks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal are in Cairo as the formation of a unity government remains uncertain.

Abbas: New Government Will Honor Previous Agreements

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says his unity government with Hamas will respect agreements signed with Israel.

Abbas Power Bloat Threatens Hamas Unity Deal

Mahmoud Abbas may not serve as both Prime Minister and President, says a PNC and PLO member who is fighting the idea in court.

Senior Hamas Leader Slams Agreement with Fatah

Senior Hamas official Mahmud al-Zahar says agreement with Fatah is a mistake and that no one inside Hamas was consulted.

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Gaza de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, says the terrorist group will “never recognize Israel" and "the resistance will continue."

Analysis: Unity Agreement Dividing Hamas

Hamas leaders in Gaza are at odds with the terror group's politburo over unity with Fatah in a conflict that could split the movement.

Abbas: Reconciliation with Hamas Doesn't Conflict with Peace

PA Chairman meets with U.S. envoy David Hale, claims the reconciliation with Hamas does not contradict the peace process.

Shaath: PA Unity Government 'Need Not Recognize Israel'

Fatah official says the PLO, not the PA, recognizes Israel - so what is the problem if Hamas sits in a PA government?

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.

New PA Government to be Presented in 11 Days

Mahmoud Abbas met U.S. Secretary of State and UN Secretary General and informed them of agreement with Hamas.

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.

Hamas, Fatah Sign Reconciliation; Anger in Hamas

Mahmoud Abbas will head an interim government until elections are held. Hamas officials threaten to split the group.

Hamas Backs Proposal to Have Abbas Head Interim Gov't

Hamas endorses Qatar's proposal that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas serve as prime minister in an interim unity government.

Abbas-Mashaal Meeting Cancelled, Hamas Blames Fatah

No hopes yet for implementation of Hamas-Fatah unity. Sides continue to blame one another for lack of progress.

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.

PA May Cancel Elections – Blames Hamas

The Palestinian Authority says it will cancel elections slated for May 4 if reconciliation with Hamas fails

Fatah, Hamas Keep Bickering

Road to reconciliation proves rocky, and each terror group blames the other.