Fatah-Hamas Reconciliation

Fatah and Hamas sign reconciliation agreement

The sides hope to end a rift that has lasted more than 15 years.

Hamas official warns against postponing elections

Senior Hamas official: Any change to timetable for the elections will deal a heavy blow to reconciliation efforts.

Hamas and Fatah discussing a political partnership

Senior representatives of Hamas and Fatah meet in Cairo to advance the reconciliation initiative.

Another rift between Hamas and Fatah

Hamas spokesman accuses Palestinian Authority of creating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza for political reasons.

Hamas leader: We will no longer rule in Gaza

Hamas’s Gaza leader declares that the organization is permanently ceding control of Gaza in order to reconcile with Fatah.

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation hits 'obstacles'

Fatah official says handover of power in Gaza from Hamas has hit yet another snag.

PA factions at Russian confab call for unity government

Representatives of the parties in the PA, including Hamas and other terrorist groups, agree to call for unity government in Moscow talks.

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 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 meet for talks in Doha

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

For media correspondents: A proposed tour of the Palestinian Authority

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.

Elections Driving Hamas to Try Again with PA

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

Hamas, 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.'

Members of Fatah-Hamas Government Visit Gaza

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

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.

An Intifada of Arab Disappointment - with Themselves

Report: 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 Pact Despite Tensions

'Comprehensive agreement' reached between Hamas and Fatah over Gaza rulership. But will it last?

Hamas and Fatah to Try to Save 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 Palestinian PM of Neglecting Gaza

Deputy speaker of the Palestinian parliament accuses Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah of "negligence" towards Gaza.

PA: 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'

The Palestinian Authority blasts Hamas officials for executing more than 20 alleged collaborators with Israel, saying this is illegal.

Meshaal, Abbas to Meet in Qatar Despite Coup

PA, Hamas leaders to meet in Doha over Gaza ceasefire, as questions remain over whether the unity government will last.

MKs: Hamas Coup 'Warning Sign' for Unity Gov't

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

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 Support in Gaza

Washington Institute study indicates Gazans 'hate Hamas with a passion' and want to see Fatah re-elected.

Fatah Spokesman: Hamas Like Criminals and Thugs

Despite the unity agreement, a spokesman for Fatah launched a verbal attack on Hamas in a recent television interview.

Netanyahu: Abbas Will be Judged by Actions

PMO dismisses PA Chairman's remarks on kidnapping, calls on him to prove he's serious by cancelling unity pact with Hamas.

Netanyahu Links Hamas-Fatah Government to Students

Netanyahu speaks with Kerry, says yeshiva boys’ disappearance directly related to Hamas-Fatah unity.

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.

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.: Not Much Abbas Can Do About Rockets

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.

Not 'Land for Peace,' But 'Land for Terror'

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon slams 'delusions' about land for peace, negotiating with Hamas in Herzliya conference speech.

UN Envoy Meets Ministers of PA Unity Gov't

UN's Robert Serry becomes first senior international official to meet with ministers of the new government in Gaza.

'Hamas Will Increase Control Over Judea-Samaria'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu slams the 'ignorance' of the international community in weekly Cabinet meeting.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Vow to Continue Terror

Leaders of both groups vow to 'liberate all of Palestine' from Israel despite 'unity pact' agreement to renounce terrorism.

Bennett: Don't Blame Abbas, Blame the People

Bennett points out that the blame on the Hamas-Fatah unity should be placed on the Palestinian Arab people who voted for Hamas.