Fatah-Hamas

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.

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.