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IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas positions in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

Rocket fired from Gaza: IDF returns fire

Rocket fire follows rocket attack on Sderot kindergarten last week.

PA, Hamas miss reconciliation deadline

Both sides blame each other for failure of reconciliation to take root.

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation hits 'obstacles'

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

Hamas says 2 terrorists killed in destruction of terror tunnel

Terror group issues more threats after IDF destroys terror tunnel leading into Israeli territory.

IDF to terrorists: Terror tunnels are 'death traps'

Southern Command head warns Gaza terrorists after destroying tunnel: 'Any terrorist who goes into a tunnel descends into a death trap.'

Terror tunnel discovered in Israeli territory

IDF uncovers - and demolishes - Hamas terror tunnel penetrating almost 1,000 feet into Israeli territory from Gaza.

IDF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli aircraft attack two terrorist targets in Gaza, hours after rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF hits Gaza after rocket attacks

Israeli airstrikes, tank fire hit terrorist positions in Gaza Strip hours after rockets land in Israel.

PLO: Trump 'destroyed' two-state solution

Hamas says Trump 'opened gates of hell' on US interests in region by recognizing Jerusalem.

Clashes expected in Judea, Samaria and on Gaza border

Hamas calls to follow Friday prayers with clashes with IDF and police forces, says US Jerusalem embassy move would cross 'every red line'.

Is Fatah-Hamas reconciliation dead?

An expert on Fatah-Hamas relations says it's too early to say that the reconciliation process has failed.

PA: Hamas trying to thwart the reconciliation initiative

PA spokesman accuses Hamas of spreading lies and thwarting the reconciliation initiative.

Hamas demands the PA government resign

The crisis between Hamas and Fatah is worsening. Hamas accuses PA government of failure, demands its resignation.

Hamas threatens 'intifada' over US recognition of Jerusalem

Hamas threatens intifada if US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.

New wave of anti-Semitic graffiti hits Jerusalem

New disturbing anti-Semitic graffiti found in Jerusalem's Old City. 'Cut off the hands of whoever wrote this.'

Hamas and Fatah delay Gaza handover

Hamas and Fatah agree to postpone the handover of Gaza from Hamas to Fatah amid continued disagreements over reconciliation.

Four life sentences for perpetrators of Sarona attack

4 life sentences and 60 years in prison imposed on each of 3 terrorists who carried out Sarona attack in which 4 people were murdered.

Hamas: Fatah trying to thwart reconciliation

Hamas leaders categorically reject the PA's demand that armed militias in Gaza disarm.

Hamas refuses to disarm

Terror group which rules Gaza refuses PA demand to disarm as part of reconciliation with Fatah, says weapons needed to attack Israelis.

PA official: We don't control more than 5% of Gaza

PA's Hussein al-Sheikh claims Hamas is preventing the PA from taking control of Gaza despite reconciliation agreement. Hamas: Not true.

'Cabinet decisions are not being implemented'

Goldin family asks Supreme Court for hearing following 'new facts' discovered about State's failure to adequately pressure Hamas.

Hamas sets conditions

Hamas official refuses to comply with Palestinian Authority's demand to disarm Gaza militias.

'Palestinian refugees' leaving Lebanon en masse

Half the "Palestinian refugees" in Lebanon have emigrated abroad. Hamas official fears the phenomenon will affect the "right of return".

Islamic Jihad: Abbas thwarted reconciliation

Senior Islamic Jihad member accuses PA chairman of thwarting efforts to reach reconciliation due to his caving to "Zionist plots".

Hamas disappointed by agreement with Fatah

Hamas member Salah Bardawil says agreement on PA elections is vague and meaningless.

'By end of 2018' - PA plans first new elections in a decade

Following Hamas-Fatah rapprochement, PA plans first elections since 2007.

Disagreements emerge between Hamas and Fatah

Meeting in Cairo for new round of reconciliation talks, Fatah and Hamas disagree on key issues.

Family of missing soldier: Government's negligence revealed

Hadar Goldin's family slams government response that Cabinet's decision to deny visits to Hamas prisoners not implemented.

Hamas: Hezbollah isn't a terrorist organization

Hamas rejects Arab League resolution labelling Hezbollah a terrorist organization, says Arab world should support "Palestinian struggle".

UN envoy warns against 'devastating' conflict in Gaza

UN's Middle East envoy backs Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, warns of conflict in Gaza if reconciliation fails.

'Time for UN to take on Hamas kidnappers'

Israeli Ambassador to UN joins family of Israeli man taken captive by Hamas terror organization, calls on UN to force Hamas to set him free.

PA factions to meet in Cairo

Palestinian political factions to gather in Cairo to push ahead with reconciliation efforts.

Islamic Jihad:

'Response to Israeli 'crime' will be coordinated with Hamas'

Islamic Jihad official says the organization plans to respond to Israeli blowing up of terror tunnel.

Hamas: Mossad behind elimination of drone expert in Tunisia

Terror group claims Israel killed its drone expert last year, with the help of 'other security officials.'

EU emphasizes 'continuing support' for PA-Hamas reconciliation

'We expect all Palestinian factions to work together in good faith and to refrain from any irresponsible actions or rhetoric.'

Hamas spokesman: We will never recognize Israel

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri: Resistance is part of our culture.

Preparations complete for opening of Rafah crossing

PA may delay opening of crossing to Egypt due to disagreement with Hamas.

Hamas official: The Oslo Accords are dead

Hamas's Mousa Abu Marzouk declares Oslo Accords dead, says current arrangements have nothing to do with Oslo.

First pineapple farm opens in Gaza

Fruit chosen for low water needs as Gaza suffers from water crisis under Hamas misrule.

Hamas blasts security coordination with 'Zionist enemy'

Hamas criticizes PA for resuming security coordination with Israel, says it is the "greatest danger" to the Palestinian people.

Watch: Hundreds pray at Western Wall for IDF soldiers' return

Mass prayer event held at Western Wall, calling for return of slain IDF soldiers Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin from Hamas captivity.

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 leader: Controlling Gaza is difficult

Rami Hamdallah, head of the PA government, says bringing Gaza back under the control of the PA is proving difficult.

COGAT head: Hamas is selling Gaza residents out to Iran

COGAT head Yoav Mordehai says Hamas is 'proud' of its similarity to Hezbollah, sells Gazan civilians in exchange for Iranian money.

'Gaza won't get terrorists' bodies back for free'

PM says Israel will continue to hold terrorists' bodies, demands return of slain IDF soldiers. 'We're not giving something for nothing.'

Hamas: Israel 'strengthening our will'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad defiant after Israel says it located bodies of five terrorists killed in terrorist tunnel explosion.

IDF recovers bodies of 5 terrorists from Gaza terror tunnel

After far-left NGO, Hamas regime demand return of dead terrorists' bodies, IDF seizes terrorists' remains from terror tunnel.

'Returning terrorists' bodies is immoral'

Family of missing IDF soldier Oron Shaul says returning terrorists' bodies is an 'immoral' concession until Hamas returns soldiers' bodies.

Attorney General:

'Hamas can be prevented from retrieving terrorists' bodies'

Defense Ministry denies report A-G Mandelblit against IDF's refusal to allow Hamas to retrieve bodies of terrorists from collapsed tunnel.

Navy uses 'smart sonar' to combat Hamas commandos

New 'Simba' sonar system can tell difference between terrorist infiltrator at sea and civilian swimmers and marine life.

Former Hamas leader: We will trample Balfour Declaration

Khaled Mashaal says Palestinian Arabs will forcefully cancel the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

Greenblatt: Palestinian government must recognize Israel

Trump's special envoy welcomes PA deployment to Gaza crossing points, reiterates that unity government must disarm and recognize Israel.

'This is an opportunity to bring my brother home'

Twin of slain soldier whose body is being held by Hamas calls to pressure terror organization until it returns his brother's body.

IDF blocks Hamas efforts to retrieve terrorists from tunnel

IDF refuses to allow Hamas to collect the bodies of terrorists killed after Israel bombed terror tunnel on Monday.

'Humanitarian aid for Hamas - only if they return our sons'

Family of murdered IDF soldier insists government condition humanitarian aid to Hamas on return of slain IDF soldiers' bodies.

Nasrallah speaks to Haniyeh after terror tunnel bombing

Hezbollah leader offers condolences to Ismail Haniyeh for deaths of Hamas terrorists in tunnel bombed by Israel.

Senior officer warns:

'Islamic Jihad looking to retaliate for destruction of tunnel'

Officer in Southern Command says terror group embarrassed by destruction of terror tunnel, death of senior terrorist, looks to strike back.

'Hamas established Iranian emirate in Gaza'

Saudi daily Al-Riyadh publishes critical article of Hamas, described as Iran's execution contractor who established Iranian emirate in Gaza.

Hamas airs new video of Gilad Shalit in captivity

Six years after kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was released, Hamas publicizes previously unseen video of Shalit in captivity.