Fatah-Hamas

Abbas warned: Don't let Hamas win local elections

Report: Members of PA chairman's Fatah movement warned him that Hamas will win Judea and Samaria elections and asked him to cancel the vote.

Hamas-Fatah unity talks stall - again

Third round of talks between longtime rival Palestinian factions put on hold after Hamas blames Fatah for one meeting's failure.

Fatah and Hamas meet for reconciliation talks in Qatar

Third round of talks between Fatah and Hamas begins in the Qatari capital in hopes of implementing a reconciliation agreement.

Hamas and Fatah to hold talks in Qatar

Hamas and Fatah to hold yet another round of reconciliation talks in the Qatari capital next week.

Hamas and Fatah meet for reconciliation talks in Doha

In the latest attempt to end their nearly nine-year rivalry, Fatah and Hamas meet in Doha to discuss reconciliation process.

Hamas and Fatah meet in Qatar for latest reconciliation talks

Hamas and Fatah leaders meet to once again try to implement long-stalled reconciliation agreement.

For media correspondents: A proposed tour of the Palestinian Authority

Hamas demands: Let us join the PLO

Hamas conditions membership in the PLO on implementation of the reconciliation agreement with rival Fatah.

Hamas: Of Course Palestinians Want an Intifada

Hamas, Islamic Jihad blast PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for being too soft in war against Israel.

Angry Gazans Say 'Israel Better Than Hamas'

Hamas jailing frustrated Gazans for protesting over electricity crisis, locals say, after months of tension with PA over power.

Netanyahu, Kerry want to restart PA-Israel talks, but why?

Expert: PLO Has Failed in Everything

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says Palestinian Authority is about to 'die totally' and that may be why Abbas is leaving.

Hamas: Fatah Members Are 'Enemies of Allah'

Hamas continues to verbally attack its longtime rival, accuses its members of treason for cooperating with Israel.

Hamas: The PA is Helping the 'Settlers'

Hamas accuses PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of collaborating with Israel and specifically the residents of Judea and Samaria.

Hamas Rejects Fatah's Demand for Control of Gaza

Hamas officials reject demands by Fatah that the group hand over rule of Gaza as part of a reconciliation agreement.

Fatah Demands That Hamas Hand Over Control of Gaza

Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmad says Hamas must hand over rule of Gaza in order to achieve unity.

Hamas: Abbas is an 'Enemy of the Palestinian People'

Hamas official accuses PA chairman of being a dictator over his claims that Hamas won't implement unity agreement with Fatah.

Hamas Accuses PA of Arrest, Torture of 200 of its Members

Hamas spokesman slams Mahmoud Abbas for 'maniacal' mass-arrests, alleged torture, warns 'there is a limit to our patience.'

PA Arrests Hamas Cell Planning to Attack It

PA claims it nabbed large cell in Samaria planning to harm security apparatus, as Hamas threatens an escalation in response to crackdown.

New PLO Unity Government Talks 'Reach Impasse'

Fatah-Hamas rivalry heightens as talks break down within days; Hamas claims they were just 'some phone calls.'

PLO Holds Unity Government Talks With Hamas, Islamic Jihad

PLO committee talks with terror groups about forming new government, after Abbas told France Hamas won't be part of new government.

Abbas: 'No Place' for Hamas in New Government

PA chairman tells France's foreign minister that any new Palestinian unity government should not include Hamas.

Abbas: Palestinian Authority Unity Gov't to Resign in 24 Hours

PA and Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas says unity government with Hamas will likely dissolve in the coming days.

Jimmy Carter Trying to Strong-Arm PA and Hamas into Reconciling

Former US President encourages Palestinian leaders into unifying Hamas and Palestinian Authority - but neither side is interested.

Jimmy Carter Does It Again - Calls for PA Elections

Hamas 'No Longer Wants' Technocratic Government

Senior Hamas official calls for national unity government comprising all Palestinian factions, saying previous government failed.

Jimmy Carter and Abbas Call for Fatah-Hamas Elections

Pro-Hamas ex-president calls for joint Hamas-Fatah elections in Ramallah after canceling Gaza stop, in bid to save floundering 'unity.'

PA Arrests Hamas Supporters After University Vote

Hamas win in Birzeit University vote this month has sparked a wave of arrests, independent PA news agencies say.

Back to open enemies?

End of 'Unity'? PA Unity Govt. Cuts Contact With Hamas

After ministers charge Hamas with holding them hostage during visit, PA minister threatens 'there will be consequences.'

PA Unity Govt. Ministers Say Hamas Held them Hostage in Hotel

Further signs of disunity as ministers says Hamas blocked them from working on salary war in Gaza visit; 'crisis bigger than unity govt.'

Fatah Delegation Ends Gaza Visit Over Dispute with Hamas

Ministers of Palestinian consensus government end visit to Gaza, citing "differences of opinion" with Hamas over payment to workers.

Bombing Targets Abbas's Gaza Home

First in suspicious string of bombings targets Palestinian Cabinet HQ in Abbas's home; Hamas terrorist shot to death 'in an accident.'

Hamas: Unity Government Must End 'Discrimination'

Hamas calls on the unity government with Fatah to treat all employees equally and fairly, after Gaza workers start strike.

Senior Hamas Official: Abbas Has No Legitimacy to Lead PA

In latest direct challenge, Mahmoud al-Zahar accuses Abbas of treachery for cooperating with IDF, as Hamas-Fatah tensions increase.

Analysis

State of the Unity: PA-Hamas, One Year Later

On April 1, 2014, the PA broke the Oslo Accords by applying to UN agencies. In one year, nothing - and everything - has changed.

Unity partners?

Abbas Calls on Arab States to Attack Hamas

Abbas urges 'same policy' of Yemen airstrikes to be used by Arab League in 'Palestine,' after his adviser calls for 'iron' blow to Hamas.

Haniyeh: Hamas Will Continue to Seek National Unity

Senior Hamas member Ismail Haniyeh once again seeks to calm tensions with the rival Fatah movement.

Hamas Pledges 'Liberation' of PA From 'Traitors'

Gaza pledges war on Judea-Samaria, takeover of Jerusalem in effort to 'liberate Palestine.'

Elections Driving Hamas to Try Again for PA Unity Government

Hamas politiburo head Ismail Haniyeh responds to Netanyahu's re-elections by call for unified 'struggle for Palestinian rights.'

Hamas Accuses PA of Causing Violence in Gaza

Hamas’s interior ministry claims PA security forces are behind a wave of violence in Gaza.

Exposé: Hamas, West and Israel in Talks for 5-Year Ceasefire

Leaked documents reveal total lifting of restrictions on Gaza in exchange for ceasefire, reconciliation with Fatah for 'Palestinian state.'

PA Security Forces Arrest More Than 100 Hamas Members

Hamas says PA security services have launched another crackdown on its members in Judea and Samaria, arresting 100.

Fatah Official Accuses Hamas of Stabbing Him in Samaria

Abbas tries to downplay 'chaos' after official stabbed numerous times outside mosque, blames Hamas of assassination attempt a la 2007 coup.

Hamas and Fatah Sliding Towards Open War in Gaza

Countless tit-for-tat car bombings capped by assassination attempt on Fatah official. Is 'unity' turning to war? Could ISIS stand to gain?

Hamas Holds Independent Parliament Meeting in Gaza

Hamas-affiliated parliament members reactivate the Gaza parliament, which had been suspended since the unity deal with Fatah.

Hamas Workers Start Hunger Strike Over Unpaid Wages

A group of former employees in the Hamas-run government in Gaza go on a hunger strike in protest over unpaid salaries.

Haniyeh: The PA Isn't Giving Gaza Enough Money

Senior Hamas leader accuses the PA of not spending a “fair amount” on Gaza, despite unity government between Hamas and Fatah.

Hamas: Abbas Has No Authority to Join ICC

Acting speaker of the Palestinian parliament, says any signing of an international treaty must be approved by the entire parliament.

Members of Fatah-Hamas Government Visit Gaza

Members of the Palestinian unity government arrive in Gaza in an attempt to continue region's rehabilitation.

Hamas's Mashaal Says Reconciliation is 'Not Satisfying'

Hamas-Fatah unity government continues to crumble as Hamas leader says he is dissatisfied with the reconciliation process.

Internal Hamas Debate about Rethinking Policies

PLO 'coalition crisis'

Has the Hamas-Fatah Unity Government Expired?

Hamas says six-month period of government is over - Fatah says there was never a deadline, and wants answers on Fatah bombings in Gaza.

Son of Hamas Leader Urges Israel to Wage War Against Gaza - Now

Mosab Yousef, ISA agent and son of Hamas leader in PA, urges Israel to stop 'fatally flawed' ceasefire and attack before Hamas rebuilds.

Hamas Threatens to Ban Israeli Fruit Imports

Israel halts agricultural export from Gaza to PA Sunday, leading Hamas to erupt in fury over 'blockade.'

Large-Scale Hamas Terror Cell Busted

Turkey, Qatar reportedly involved in supporting cell to carry out terror in Jerusalem; several attacks already prevented.

Haniyeh: PM Not Carrying Out His Responsibilities in Gaza

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh accuses Prime Minister Rami Hamallah of failing to care for Gaza.

UN Blames 'Occupation' for Jerusalem Violence, Calls for Talks

UN Security Council official claims talks could quell violence from Hamas, terrorists in Jerusalem - even if the facts say otherwise.

Hamas Official: Abbas is Thwarting Reconciliation

Hamas member Yahya Mousa says Fatah head Mahmoud Abbas is hurting unity efforts and should leave.

An Intifada of Arab Disappointment - with Themselves

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.