Fatah-Hamas

Abbas: 'Unity' Government to Recognize Israel, Denounce Terror

In abrupt about-face, Abbas insists unity government to be forced to recognize Israel - and that the PA will stop int'l legitimacy campaign.

Hamas Leader: Unity Or Not, Resistance Will Continue

Hamas-Fatah unity pact "does not mean an end to our resistance against the invaders", says Khaled Mashaal.

EU Envoy Says 'No Reason' to Stop Talks Over Fatah-Hamas Unity

EU Ambassador questions stopping talks to 'send a message that Fatah and Hamas are different', says EU is pressuring 'both sides'.

Abbas Security Adviser Calls to End Security Arrangements

Senior Fatah official wants to end arrangements with Israel, claims many Jews support 'one-state solution of Palestine.'

Hamas Says 'Unity Government' Coming Within Days

Hamas claims a new “Palestinian consensus government” will be finalized within days.

No Surprise as PA Turns Towards Terrorism

Arch-Terrorist Barghouti: No Peace Without 'Right of Return'

Marwan Barghouti welcomes Hamas-Fatah unity, says there can't be peace unless "right of return" is realized.

Hamas Forces Leave Abbas's Gaza Home

Gaza security forces leave PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's house in Gaza City, as unity pact continues to be implemented.

Kerry, Abbas Meet in London for 'Informal' Talks

Officials downplay the possibility of a breakthrough as US, PA meet for the first time since unity pact.

Hamas to Approve 'Unity' Government

Fatah-Hamas government to be established only with Hamas's 'parliamentary' approval, Haniyeh says. Will the terror group have full control?

Fatah Official in Gaza to Form Unity Government

Senior official of Abbas's faction meets with Hamas leaders, even as both sides claim exclusive rule of proposed reconciliation government.

Netanyahu Holds PA Accountable for 'Every Gaza Rocket'

Netanyahu notes unity deal has changed dynamics to Japanese FM, says 'we both face rogue states'; tells Emperor of similarities.

PLO Official: 'Unity' Government By the End of May

Fatah member 'confident' that a unity government with Hamas will be enacted by the end of this month - despite Hamas's opposition.

Abbas: Hamas Doesn't Need to Recognize Israel

PA Chairman insists that Hamas does not need to recognize Israel or renounce terrorism.

Hamas: Rice Favors the 'Occupation', We Won't Recognize Israel

Hamas reiterates it will not recognize Israel, says Americans are trying to get in the way of unity with Fatah.

Fatah Agrees to Release All Hamas Prisoners

Hamas-Fatah reconciliation takes a step forward, despite sharp rhetoric. But will it last?

Minister Slams Indyk's 'Lies'

Deputy Minister laments US envoy Martin Indyk's comments as the result of too much influence from PA propaganda.

PA Insists: Hamas Will Not Be Part of 'Unity' Government

The PA and Hamas continue to battle for control over a 'unity' government - one Abbas insists Hamas will not even be party to.

Erekat: Hamas Isn't a Terrorist Group

PA's chief negotiator claims Hamas is a "legitimate political organization" and not a terrorist group.

Hamas Must Recognize Israel, Says Egyptian Official

Egypt’s former foreign minister says Hamas must recognize the existence of Israel in order to make a Palestinian state possible.

Hamas Kills Palestinian Arabs for 'Collaborating' with Israel

Hamas executes 'collaborators.' Will this become the norm in a unity government?

Poll: 68% of Israeli Jews Support End to Peace Talks

Monthly "Peace Index" survey sees majority wary to Hamas-Fatah agreement - and disagree with US blaming Israel for the talks' failure.

Hamas 'Hatikva' Video – Now with English Captions

Arutz Sheva provides the video made by Hamas for Israel's Independence Day, with English subtitles.

'Hamas Will Rise to Power in Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman gives grim prediction ahead of Palestinian Arab unity government elections.

Hamas-PLO Unity Deal Goes into Force

Hamas 'interior ministry' in Gaza announces it has freed six fatah prisoners.

Hamas Releases Fatah Prisoners from Gaza Prisons

Hamas-run Gaza government releases six prisoners affiliated with Fatah movement, part of the unity pact between the sides.

PA Police to Merge with Hamas Police in Gaza?

Hamas leaders intend to incorporate PA police into its own forces, representatives say, after meeting in Qatar.

Video Reveals Fatah Committed to Terrorism, Not Talks

Fatah official back in height of peace talks declared 'Palestinian blood,' not negotiations, would 'bring back Jerusalem.'

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet in Qatar

Hamas and Fatah continue to hold talks on the implementation of the unity pact signed between the sides recently.

Hamas Reiterates: We Will Never Recognize Israel

Islamist movement's deputy leader makes clear it won't accept any of the Quartet conditions, even under a 'unity gov't' with Abbas.

Hamas Insists on Retaining Military Control in Unity Government

Gaza denies reports of a merger with PA police forces in another declaration that Hamas will rule a unity government.

Lapid: Negotiations with Hamas Could Be Possible in the Future

Yesh Atid chairman apparently backtracks on strong stance against negotiating with terror group, insists that Hamas could change.

Senators to Kerry: Aid to PA Should be Conditioned

Senators Kirk and Rubio call on Kerry to state that aid to PA will be cut off if unity government fails to recognize Israel.

Kerry: Hamas-Fatah Pact Was Unexpected

Secretary of State admits that the unity deal between Fatah and Hamas took the U.S. by surprise.

Hamas Pursues 'Lawfare' Alongside Jihad

Hamas leader Mashaal says 'we have no history or future other than jihad,' adds international courts and UN to list of battle grounds.

Islamic Jihad Seeks to Join Hamas-Fatah Pact

Three Islamic Jihad leaders visit Egypt for talks on joining Hamas-Fatah unity government.

Financing the Flames III: Lawmakers Ready to Defund PA

Palestinian Arabs Cry 'Revenge!' at Hamas Funeral in Ramallah

Sbarro's suicide bomber, Hamas terrorists buried in great show of anti-Israel incitement - and Fatah-Hamas unity.

Fatah: 'Two-State Solution Is Dead, Time for Armed Conflict'

Fatah official on TV calls for 'historic solution' of armed struggle; claims all of Israel is 'Palestine.'

Hamas To Compete in 'Palestinian President' Elections

Senior Hamas figure says his group will submit a candidate, potentially take a position of control, in unity elections.

Israel's UN Envoy Warns the World: Your Money Will Go to Hamas

"When Israel tries to tango with Abbas, we find ourselves abandoned on the dance floor," says Israeli Ambassador Prosor.

Cracks appearing already?

Hamas Leader Says Abbas Is 'Lying' About Unity Govt.

Hamas co-founder denies his group will recognize Israel's existence or put its terror army under PA control, calls Abbas 'very weak.'

PA Vows Moves on Hamas Unity Govt. In Coming Days

Abbas reiterates commitment to joint government, says election date will be set in coming days to 'deepen national unity.'

'The Palestinians Outmaneuvered Us'

Former MK Elyakim Haetzni says Abbas cleverly received UN recognition before uniting with Hamas.

Israeli Official: Obama Backed Our Stance on Hamas

Israeli official says Israel received "a specific commitment" from the Obama administration regarding negotiations with Hamas.

Hamas Vying for Control of Unity Government

Despite EU claims that pact would be run by Abbas - and is therefore 'reliable' - Hamas spokesman claims Haniyeh to be in charge.

Israel Won't Recognize 'Palestinian Unity Gov't'

Netanyahu says recognition of 'unity government' between Hamas-PLO contingent on recognition of Israel as the Jewish homeland.

Why I Voted to Suspend Peace Negotiations With the PA

EU Calls to Resume Peace Talks Despite Hamas-PLO Unity Pact

Catherine Ashton says EU expects new government to be headed by Abbas, recognize Israel's right to exist.

'Hamas Attempting to Create Another Holocaust'

Prime Minister strongly condemns Hamas-Fatah unity pact ahead of Holocaust memorial day, calls for Abbas to stop allying with terrorists.

Report: Abbas to Call Holocaust 'Heinous Crime'

In sudden about-face, Abbas to condemn Holocaust as 'heinous crime' ahead of Holocaust Memorial day. Is it a form of damage control?

Hamas Claims to be 'Open to Recognizing State of Israel'

Hamas, Fatah reassure international community over unity pact, claim willing to recognize Israel and renounce terror. But is it true?

Danon: Abbas Becoming a Professor of Terrorism

Deputy Defense Minister slams the speech by Abbas before the PLO Central Council.

Iran Welcomes PLO-Hamas Reconciliation 'Against Zionist Regime'

Islamic Republic celebrates unity agreement between PLO and Hamas; interim 'independent gov't' to be formed in coming weeks.

Final Straw?

Abbas Speech The 'Death Blow' To Peace Talks

Israeli officials slam Abbas speech Saturday which reiterated ultimatums, delivered 'coup de grace' to talks.

Haniyeh Urges Abbas Not to Bow to 'External Pressure'

Hamas’s Gaza Prime Minister phones PA Chairman for the first time since unity pact announced.

PA's Prime Minister Offers to Step Down After Unity Pact

PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah offers to step down, in a move which may pave the way for a unity government with Hamas.

Obama Concedes: Maybe it's Time to Pause Talks

Obama lightly criticizes 'unhelpful' PA, Abbas for unifying with terrorist organization Hamas.

Proposal: Criminalize Contact with the PA

After Hamas-Fatah unity pact, one MK proposes bill to make Israel's contact with the PLO - like with Hamas - a criminal offense.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

'Israel Should Divide the PA into Emirates'

Renowned expert slams 'lamentation orgy' over Hamas-Fatah deal, states that pact could be used in Israel's favor to disarm Hamas.