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Expert Urges to 'Ignore Hamas Deal, Continue Talks'

Prof. Alex Bley of Ariel University says unity deal merely staged threat by Abbas, 'we need to keep sending Livni to talk with Abbas.'

America's Pitiful Response

Sources in PM's office and senior ministers slam 'strange' US response to Abbas deal with terror group, say result of US pampering.

ADL: Suspension of Peace Talks Fully Justified

The Anti-Defamation League supports Israel’s decision to suspend peace talks with the PA in light of its pact with Hamas.

Arab League Backs Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact

Arab League chief says Hamas-Fatah pact will assist Abbas "in facing all the pressures applied on him by Israel."

Arab MK Slams Netanyahu's 'Jewish Insolence'

MK Ibrahim Sarsour criticizes Netanyahu for saying that Abbas should choose between peace with Israel and peace with Hamas.

Netanyahu: Hamas-Fatah Deal is a 'Blow to Peace'

Speaking to foreign media, Netanyahu vows he will not negotiate with the PA so long as it is part of a government with Hamas.

Hamas 'Harvests IDF Heads' On Day of PA Unity Deal

Hamas TV shows fictional clip of sniper shooting IDF soldiers in head, brags 'our harvest is your heads.'

PA Threatens 'All Options' In Response to Talks Suspension

PA Chief Negotiator Erekat warns all responses being considered to suspension of talks, notes Hamas deal is 'the priority now.'

European Union Welcomes PA-Hamas Unity

EU praises new alliance between PA and Hamas - even though Hamas is on the EU's official list of terrorist groups.

J Street Says Israel Must Negotiate With Hamas

True to form, left-wing lobbyist group calls on US government to keep pushing talks despite PLO-Hamas unity accord.

US to 'Reconsider' Aid to PA if It Joins with Hamas

Aid to a unity government that includes Hamas would amount to providing assistance to a terrorist organization.

Israeli Cabinet Mulling Retaliation to Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact

Despite looming additional punitive action against the PA, Israel unlikely to cancel talks before April 29.

Abbas-Hamas Deal 'a Tragic Game Changer'

Key Netanyahu confidant and advisor Dore Gold says reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah proves the PA has rejected a negotiated solution.

MK Hails 'End of Peace Flirtation' after Fatah-Hamas Unification

Jewish Home's Yoni Chetboun says now 'even the US understands' Abbas is a terrorist, calls for a new vision.

Fatah Official: Hamas will Abide by Two-State Solution

Jibril Rajoub says all of the Palestinian factions will have to follow Mahmoud Abbas's lead on 'peace process.'

When doves cry

Even Leftist Ministers May Agree to Stop Talks

Diplomacy-security cabinet meets for key discussion of 'peace process' after Fatah-Hamas unity agreement announced.

Senior Fatah Official Slams Netanyahu's 'Racist' Coalition

Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub claims the deal between Hamas and Fatah has nothing to do with the peace talks with Israel.

Islamic Jihad Predicts Hamas-Fatah Pact Will Fail

Islamic Jihad says agreement between Hamas and Fatah will fail, cites the five-week period set by the sides to form unity government.

Abbas: Hamas Pact Doesn't Contradict Peace Talks

PA chairman believes he can form a government with Hamas and still hold peace talks with Israel.

U.S. Backs Israel's Move to Cancel Talks with PA

State Department says Israel can't be expected "to negotiate with a government that does not believe in its right to exist."

Cabinet to Decide in the Morning if 'Peace Talks' are Over

Netanyahu calls John Kerry, says 'whoever makes peace with Hamas cannot make peace with Israel.'

Centrist Minister Worried by Hamas-Fatah Deal

Finance Minister Lapid asks if Palestinian Arabs really want a state alongside Israel.

Israel Cancels Planned Talks with PA Following Hamas-Fatah Deal

Foreign Minister Liberman: This is the end of negotiations. Minister Bennett: The PA has become the largest terror body in the world.

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Fatah, Hamas Sign Reconciliation Deal

Rival Palestinian factions agree to terms including new elections within six months.

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes PA, Abbas Wednesday for demanding more construction freezes.

Fatah-Hamas Unity Government in Five Weeks?

In secret Gaza meetings officials say decision reached to form unity government for 'one national program' as peace talks crumble.

Fatah and Hamas to Relaunch Unity Efforts

Prime Minister Netanyahu derides PA zig-zagging: 'When they want peace they should let us know.'

PA Officials Deny Threats to Disband, Say it's 'Israeli Plot'

Abbas did not threaten to dismantle the PA, officials claim; they say Israel wants to cause discord within the Palestinian Arab people.

Hamas, Fatah Make New Bid for Unity as Talks Crumble

Bid to unite Palestinian Arabs follows the demise of peace talks, threats to disband the PA.

Hamas: PLO doesn't Represent Palestinians

Islamist movement responds to Mahmoud Abbas demands for elections in Gaza.

PA Leaves Gaza in the Dark Another Day

Only a fifth of needed fuel transferred by PA, as tensions between Hamas and PA extend the power outage in Gaza.

Hamas and Fatah Face Off In Gaza

13 Abbas supporters arrested in Gaza as demonstration violently dispersed by Hamas; highlights rivalry which caused blackout.

EU Blames Israel for 'Humanitarian Situation' in Gaza

Egyptian crackdown on Gaza terror tunnels, energy supplies is Israel's fault, EU claims.

Hamas Releases Fatah Prisoners in Reconciliation Gesture

Gaza's Hamas government frees seven imprisoned Fatah members, part of efforts to mend relations between the longtime rivals.

Hamas: Reconciliation with Fatah in 2014

Hamas announces new policies promoting reconciliation with Fatah, introduces confidence-building measures.

PLO Calls on Hamas to Cut Ties with the Muslim Brotherhood

Leaders in the PLO say Hamas should dissociate itself from the Muslim Brotherhood and confirm loyalty to "Palestine."

Egypt: Fatah-Hamas Split Preventing Statehood

Abbas visited Cairo and told his hosts he sees 'utmost importance' in unity with Hamas.

Haniyeh Invites Abbas to Discuss Unity Government

Hamas’s Prime Minister in Gaza invites the head of the rival Fatah to discuss the formation of a unity government.

Politicians Targeted in PA Violence

Palestinian Authority infighting sees minister targeted in shooting, lawmaker physically assaulted.

Report: Hamas and Fatah 'Agree on Unity'

The rival terror groups will form a unity government and prepare elections, according to a report.

Rivals Abbas and Mashaal Hold Rare Telephone Call

Hamas leader telephones Abbas who assures him that he's not backing down of his demands from Israel.

Ashton Meets Abbas, Urges Reconciliation with Hamas

Unity between Hamas and Fatah important for "two-state solution", says EU foreign policy chief.

Hamas and Fatah Leaders Speak on Eve of Muslim Holiday

The leaders of longtime rival factions Fatah and Hamas spoke via telephone, stressing the need for reconciliation.

PA: Arab Teens Fire on Government Buildings

PA arrests youths ages 14-15 for firing on PA buildings, sowing ‘chaos.’

Hamas to PA: Stop Talking to Israel

Netanyahu's demand that the PA recognize Israel a Jewish state means there should be no peace talks, says Hamas spokesman.

Report: PA Rejects Hamas Call for 'Intifada'

Hamas calling for “intifada” to deflect attention from the crisis caused by the fall of Morsi, say opponents.

10 Questions Jewish Leaders Could Ask Abbas in New York

Part II: Terrorism, "Palestine" and Religious Sacrifice

Report: Abbas Planning to Call Elections, Challenge Hamas

PA Chairman planning to challenge Hamas by holding elections only in Judea and Samaria, declaring that Gaza is a 'rebel region.'

Fatah: Hamas Planning to Crack Down on Us

A Fatah MP warns that Hamas is planning a crackdown on Fatah members in Gaza.

Hamas-Fatah Rift Widening?

"Peace talks" and Egyptian power vacuum render reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas increasingly unlikely.

Fatah: Hamas Stirring Up Trouble in Egypt

Fatah spokesman: Hamas put its alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood before its concern for the "Palestinian cause".

Haniyeh to Abbas: Don't Negotiate with Israel

Hamas prime minister urges PA Chairman "not to fall yet again into the trap of talks" with Israel.

New PA Government Includes Ministerial Changes

PA prime minister Rami Hamdallah's new cabinet, includes changes in around half the ministerial portfolios.

Hamas Slams ‘Illegal’ New PA Government

Hamas angered by new PA leadership, accuses Fatah of prolonging dispute.

Erdogan: Peace Impossible Without Hamas-Fatah Unity

Turkish Prime Minister warns Middle East peace will prove impossible without unity among Palestinian Authority Arab factions.

PA Warns Against Qaradawi's 'Fake Palestinian Passport'

The PA urges world countries to take legal action to seize the passport given by Hamas to radical cleric Yousef al-Qaradawi.

Fayyad Blames Failed Leadership and Israel for PA's Woes

The PA's outgoing Prime Minister, Salam Fayyad, blames failed leadership for the PA’s problems, but also accuses Israel - as usual.

Fatah Official: Now that Fayyad is Gone - Make Peace with Hamas

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas must form a government with the Hamas terror group, a member of the Fatah party says.

Two Days of Talks Fail to Bring Hamas-Fatah Unity

Divisions remain as PA factions meeting in Cairo wrap up two days of talks aimed at reconciling Hamas and Fatah.