Ismail Haniyeh

Haniyeh: Morsi Won't Allow Siege on Gaza

Hamas’ Prime Minister in Gaza says he is convinced Egyptian president Morsi will protect Gaza against Israeli aggression.

Haniyeh: PA Negligent in Investigating Arafat's 'Murder'

Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh accuses PA of negligence in investigating the death of former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat.

Haniyeh, Gazans Celebrate Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Win

Hamas Gaza head Ismail Haniyeh on Monday congratulated Muhammad Mursi for his victory in Egypt's elections.

Haniyeh Criticizes U.S. Aid to Israel

Hamas’ Prime Minister in Gaza criticizes the U.S. decision to provide Israel with aid to purchase additional Iron Dome batteries.

Hamas Won't Fight Israel Over Iran, Says Haniyeh

Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh: We will not be dragged into war against Israel if it decides to attack Iran's nuclear facilities.

Haniyeh Calls for Intifada in Support of Prisoners

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called for another Intifada, aimed at supporting Arab prisoners on hunger-strike against administrate detention.

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.

Haniyeh Says Terror Groups Are 'Positive' About Ceasefire

As the rocket fire continues, Hamas' Prime Minister says terrorists are willing to implement a ceasefire.

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

In direct contradiction to a statement earlier this month, Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal is quietly moving his headquarters to Qatar.

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."

Haniyeh Arrives in Tehran for Official Trip

Despite attempts to stop him, Hamas' Gaza Prime Minister arrives in Iran, welcomed by foreign minister.

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.

Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is reportedly being pressured by Arab leaders in the Gulf not to meet with Iran's Ahmadinejad in Tehran

Hamas: Politburo Not Moving to Qatar

Hamas Gaza chief Ismail Haniyeh ruled out Doha as the new headquarters for the terror group's politburo during his visit to Qatar.

Turkey Agrees to Help Hamas Financially

Hamas' chief Ismail Haniyeh’s official tour opened the door to cooperation between the terror group and Turkey.

Hamas Gaza Chief to Visit Iran

Hamas Gaza-chief Ismail Haniyeh has accepted an invitation from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran.

Iran Invites Haniyeh for Official Visit

Tehran has moved to end the thaw in its relations with Hamas as Ismail Haniyeh travels to Arab capitals to forge new alliances.

Haniyeh 'In to Win' as Politburo Chief of Hamas

Gaza's Hamas de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh is running for politburo chief of the terrorist organization, Arab media report.

Not So Fast: Mashaal To Stay as Hamas Politburo Chief?

Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal may not leave his post after upcoming June elections, despite media reports to the contrary.

Tunisia's Islamic Leadership Nixes Anti-Semitic Chants

Tunisia's Islamic leadership has condemned anti-Semitic chants by radical Muslims, greeting visiting Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh.

Haniyeh Promises ‘Difficult Days’ for Israel

Hamas' Gaza Prime Minister in Tunisia: We will not a cede a single part of Palestine and won't recognize Israel.

Erdogan to Haniyeh: Hamas Must Be Part of Negotiations

Hamas' Prime Minister meets Turkey's Prime Minister in Istanbul. Erdogan says Hamas should be part of peace talks.

Haniyeh in Sudan: Hamas will Never Recognize Israel

Hamas’ Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh in official visit to Sudan: Hamas will never recognize Israel and will never give up on Jerusalem.

Hamas Leaders Meet Sudan's Bashir

Hamas' Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh and other Hamas officials meet President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan.

Haniyeh: Our Objective is to Eliminate All of Israel

Hamas' Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh used the group's 24th anniversary to remind everyone of its real goals.

Haniyeh Decries 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has called for Arab nations to back his movement in fighting the 'Judaization' of Jerusalem.

Hamas' Haniyeh Meets Egypt's Brotherhood Leader

Hamas’ Gaza Prime Minister takes advantage of his diplomatic tour of Arab countries to meet with the leader of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood.

Hamas Gaza Leader to Travel Abroad

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will make his first trip outside the Gaza terror enclave since coming to power their in 2007.

Hamas Rewards Freed Terrorists

Hamas decides to reward each terrorist released to Gaza with $2,000.

Shalit Deal: A-Jad Hails Hamas Victory over Israel

Iranian president hails the terrorists-for-Shalit deal as having "broken the awe of the regime" and having humiliated Israel.

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 Dismisses Abbas Speech: He Decreased Palestinians’ Rights

Hamas dismisses Abbas’ UN speech, saying that by recognizing Israel, he “decreased Palestinians’ rights.”

Hamas PM: We’re Against UN Bid but Support Statehood

Hamas Prime Minister Haniyeh: We do not back UN bid, no PA leader can sacrifice “fundamental Palestinian rights.”

Haniyeh Insists Progress Being Made on Unity Gov't

Hamas prime minister Ismail Haniyeh insists progress being made on unity government, "even if it is slow."

Abbas to be Prime Minister in PA Transitional Government

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is to serve as Prime Minister in the PA transition government; Fayyad and Haniyeh to be his deputies.

Arabs Riot in Jerusalem Over Bin Laden's Demise, Hamas Angry

Hamas, fresh off its merger agreement with Fatah, condemns the U.S. for having killed Bin Laden, the "Arab holy warrior."

Hamas Mum on Abbas Overture

Hamas has yet to issue an official response to a statement by PA Chairman Abbas that he was ready to visit Gaza "at any time" for reconciliation.

Hamas, Winner of PA Elections, Teaches: Destroy Israel

Education in Gaza high school: Hamas member of PA parliament visits and emphasizes his organization’s commitment to liberate all of Palestine.

Hamas Struggles for Cash after Spending on Property, Weapons

Hamas is finding it hard to fund a government after spending on property and advanced weapons, but still rejects EU funding.

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.

Hamas Hosts Neturei Karta for Sabbath in Gaza

Three men and a woman from the extremist Neturei Karta sect traveled to Gaza last Friday to spend the Sabbath with Hamas terrorists.

Hamas Celebrates 22 Years of Terror

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Gaza City to celebrate 22 years of terror attacks on Israel by Hamas.