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Russia invites PA factions for truce talks

Russia invites all Palestinian Arab factions, including Hamas, to meet in Moscow for talks aimed at solving longstanding Hamas-Fatah feud.

Russia invites PA factions for truce talks

PA cabinet leader:

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

PA cabinet leader says the Palestinian Authority is working to achieve national unity in which Hamas will be a central element.

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

Hamas agrees to take part in talks with Fatah

Move made possible after PA security forces release senior Hamas official arrested last Thursday.

Hamas agrees to take part in talks with Fatah

Fatah and Hamas sign reconciliation agreement

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

Fatah and Hamas sign reconciliation agreement

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.

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

Hamas and Fatah discussing a political partnership

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

Hamas and Fatah discussing a political partnership

Fatah and Hamas: Reconciliation or divorce?

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.

Another rift between Hamas and Fatah

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.

Hamas leader: We will no longer rule in Gaza

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation hits 'obstacles'

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

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation hits 'obstacles'

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.

PA Police Chief: Hamas must disarm

Hamas ignores Israel, sends delegation to Iran

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

Hamas ignores Israel, sends delegation to Iran

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.

Report: Hamas willing to start talks with Fatah

Abbas holds rare meeting with Hamas officials

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

Abbas holds rare meeting with Hamas officials

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-Fatah unity talks stall - again

Hamas and Fatah meet for reconciliation 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 and Fatah meet for reconciliation talks in Doha

Hamas demands: Let us join the PLO

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

Hamas demands: Let us join the PLO

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: Fatah Members Are 'Enemies of Allah'

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: The PA is Helping the 'Settlers'

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.

Hamas Rejects Fatah's Demand for Control of Gaza

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.

Fatah Demands That Hamas Hand Over Control of Gaza

Hamas: Abbas is an '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: Abbas is an 'Enemy of the Palestinian People'

Hamas Accuses PA of Arrest, Torture of 200 of its Members

Hamas spokesman slams Mahmoud Abbas for 'maniacal' mass-arrests, alleged torture, warns 'there is a limit to our patience.'

Hamas Accuses PA of Arrest, Torture of 200 of its Members

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.

PA Arrests Hamas Cell Planning to Attack It

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.'

New PLO Unity Government Talks 'Reach Impasse'

PLO Holds Unity Government Talks 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.

PLO Holds Unity Government Talks With Hamas, Islamic Jihad

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: 'No Place' for Hamas in New Government

Abbas: Palestinian Authority Unity Gov't to Resign in 24 Hours

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

Abbas: Palestinian Authority Unity Gov't to Resign in 24 Hours

Jimmy Carter Trying to Strong-Arm PA and Hamas into Reconciling

Former US President encourages Palestinian leaders into unifying Hamas and Palestinian Authority - but neither side is interested.

Jimmy Carter Trying to Strong-Arm PA and Hamas into Reconciling

Jimmy Carter Does It Again - Calls for PA Elections

Jimmy Carter Does It Again - Calls for PA Elections

Hamas 'No Longer Wants' Technocratic Government

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

Hamas 'No Longer Wants' Technocratic Government

Jimmy Carter and Abbas Call for Fatah-Hamas Elections

Pro-Hamas ex-president calls for joint Hamas-Fatah elections in Ramallah after canceling Gaza stop, in bid to save floundering 'unity.'

Jimmy Carter and Abbas Call for Fatah-Hamas Elections

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 Arrests Hamas Supporters After University Vote

Back to open enemies?

End of 'Unity'? PA Unity Govt. Cuts Contact With Hamas

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

End of 'Unity'? PA Unity Govt. Cuts Contact With Hamas

PA Unity Govt. Ministers Say Hamas Held them Hostage in Hotel

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

PA Unity Govt. Ministers Say Hamas Held them Hostage in Hotel

Fatah Delegation 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.

Fatah Delegation Ends Gaza Visit Over Dispute with Hamas

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.'

Bombing Targets Abbas's Gaza Home

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: Unity Government Must End 'Discrimination'

Senior 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.

Senior Hamas Official: Abbas Has No Legitimacy to Lead PA

Analysis

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.

State of the Unity: PA-Hamas, One Year Later

Unity partners?

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.

Abbas Calls on Arab States to Attack Hamas

Haniyeh: Hamas Will Continue to Seek National Unity

Senior Hamas member Ismail Haniyeh once again seeks to calm tensions with the rival Fatah movement.

Haniyeh: Hamas Will Continue to Seek National Unity

Hamas Pledges 'Liberation' of PA From 'Traitors'

Gaza pledges war on Judea-Samaria, takeover of Jerusalem in effort to 'liberate Palestine.'

Hamas Pledges 'Liberation' of PA From 'Traitors'

Elections Driving Hamas to Try Again for PA Unity Government

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

Elections Driving Hamas to Try Again for PA Unity Government

Hamas Accuses PA of Causing Violence in Gaza

Hamas’s interior ministry claims PA security forces are behind a wave of violence in Gaza.

Hamas Accuses PA of Causing Violence in Gaza

Exposé: Hamas, West and 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.'

Exposé: Hamas, West and Israel in Talks for 5-Year Ceasefire

PA Security Forces Arrest More Than 100 Hamas Members

Hamas says PA security services have launched another crackdown on its members in Judea and Samaria, arresting 100.

PA Security Forces Arrest More Than 100 Hamas Members

Fatah Official Accuses Hamas of Stabbing Him in Samaria

Abbas tries to downplay 'chaos' after official stabbed numerous times outside mosque, blames Hamas of assassination attempt a la 2007 coup.

Fatah Official Accuses Hamas of Stabbing Him in Samaria

Hamas and Fatah Sliding Towards Open War in Gaza

Countless tit-for-tat car bombings capped by assassination attempt on Fatah official. Is 'unity' turning to war? Could ISIS stand to gain?

Hamas and Fatah Sliding Towards Open War in Gaza

Hamas Holds Independent Parliament Meeting in Gaza

Hamas-affiliated parliament members reactivate the Gaza parliament, which had been suspended since the unity deal with Fatah.

Hamas Holds Independent Parliament Meeting in Gaza

Hamas Workers Start Hunger Strike Over Unpaid Wages

A group of former employees in the Hamas-run government in Gaza go on a hunger strike in protest over unpaid salaries.

Hamas Workers Start Hunger Strike Over Unpaid Wages

Haniyeh: The PA Isn't Giving Gaza Enough Money

Senior Hamas leader accuses the PA of not spending a “fair amount” on Gaza, despite unity government between Hamas and Fatah.

Haniyeh: The PA Isn't Giving Gaza Enough Money

Hamas: Abbas Has No Authority to Join ICC

Acting speaker of the Palestinian parliament, says any signing of an international treaty must be approved by the entire parliament.

Hamas: Abbas Has No Authority to Join ICC

Members of Fatah-Hamas Government Visit Gaza

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

Members of Fatah-Hamas Government Visit Gaza

Hamas's Mashaal Says Reconciliation is 'Not Satisfying'

Hamas-Fatah unity government continues to crumble as Hamas leader says he is dissatisfied with the reconciliation process.

Hamas's Mashaal Says Reconciliation is 'Not Satisfying'

Internal Hamas Debate about Rethinking Policies

Internal Hamas Debate about Rethinking Policies

PLO 'coalition crisis'

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.

Has the Hamas-Fatah Unity Government Expired?

Son of Hamas Leader Urges Israel to Wage War Against Gaza - Now

Mosab Yousef, ISA agent and son of Hamas leader in PA, urges Israel to stop 'fatally flawed' ceasefire and attack before Hamas rebuilds.

Son of Hamas Leader Urges Israel to Wage War Against Gaza - Now

Hamas Threatens to Ban Israeli Fruit Imports

Israel halts agricultural export from Gaza to PA Sunday, leading Hamas to erupt in fury over 'blockade.'

Hamas Threatens to Ban Israeli Fruit Imports

Large-Scale Hamas Terror Cell Busted

Turkey, Qatar reportedly involved in supporting cell to carry out terror in Jerusalem; several attacks already prevented.

Large-Scale Hamas Terror Cell Busted