PA Unity Gov't

Could Hamas and Fatah run in one slate in the elections?

Hamas and Fatah leaders support joint slate that will run in the upcoming general elections to the Palestinian parliament.

Hamas and Fatah discussing a political partnership

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

Fatah and Hamas: Reconciliation or divorce?

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 Police Chief: Hamas must disarm

PA police head in Judea and Samaria says reconciliation deal can only work if Hamas disarms, gives ups guns and rockets.

Hamas ignores Israel, sends delegation to Iran

High-ranking Hamas delegation, headed by Salah al-Aruri, visits Iran to discuss reconciliation with Fatah.

Report: Hamas willing to start talks with Fatah

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh meets Egyptian officials, say the organization is willing to begin reconciliation talks with longtime rival.

Abbas holds rare meeting with Hamas officials

PA chairman meets delegation of Hamas officials amid ongoing Hamas-Fatah feud.

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.

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.

Hamas demands: Let us join the PLO

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

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 '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: PA Arrested, Tortured of 200 Hamas 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 Talks Unity Govt. 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: PA Unity Government to Resign

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

Jimmy Carter Pushes 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 Gov't

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

Carter and Abbas Call for Palestinian 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.

PA Unity Govt. Cuts Contact With Hamas

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

Unity Govt. Ministers Say Hamas Held them Hostage

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

Fatah 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.

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.

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.

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 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 with PA

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