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Concern in Gaza region: Period of calm may be nearing end

New policy of sounding alarm for tunnel attacks in addition to rockets praised by local officials: 'We hope summer passes safely'.

Terrorists sentenced to life for murdering Jewish couple

Murderers of Eitam and Naama Henkin given two life sentences each for 2015 terror attack in front of the couple's children.

'Netanyahu, don't forget our captive brother in Gaza'

Family asks Netanyahu not to sign Turkey deal without assurances about Avera Mengistu, Israeli captured by Hamas.

'Dig' producer: 2014 Hamas rockets were terrorism, not war

USA Network's owner suing company's insurer for refusing to cover expenses for filming in Israel was interrupted by Hamas rocket attacks.

Authorities foil attempt to smuggle wetsuits to Hamas

Authorities at Kerem Shalom crossing discover professional diving suits hidden in cargo. Believed intended for Hamas commandos.

Hamas: Arab Peace Initiative 'threatens Palestinian interests'

Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar calls on Arab countries to stop promoting the Arab Peace Initiative and worry about the Palestinians first.

Fatah and Hamas meet for reconciliation talks in Qatar

Third round of talks between Fatah and Hamas begins in the Qatari capital in hopes of implementing a reconciliation agreement.

Senior defense official: Next battle with Hamas will be the last

Senior defense ministry official says Mahmoud Abbas has no legitimacy; warns Israel will overthrow Hamas from Gaza in next war.

Senior Hamas commander 'defects to Israel'

Reports from Gaza suggest senior Hamas military commander may have handed himself in to Israel - along with a wealth of intelligence.

Watch: Hamas media glorifies Tel Aviv attack in ISIS-style video

Hamas-linked media network produces dramatized clip of Sarona Market attack, in which four Israelis were murdered by Islamist terrorists.

Hamas and Fatah to hold talks in Qatar

Hamas and Fatah to hold yet another round of reconciliation talks in the Qatari capital next week.

Hamas test fires rockets in Gaza

Hamas test fires more than 30 short-range rockets as part of its efforts to advance its rocket arsenal.

Hamas names summer camps after the 'intifada'

Hamas starts registration for its annual summer terror camps, named the "Al-Quds Intifada".

Palestinians celebrate Tel Aviv attack

Palestinians in Tulkarem hand out candy celebration of Tel Aviv attack. Hamas praises terrorists as heroes.

Haniyeh: One day we'll pray at the liberated Al-Aqsa Mosque

Deputy Hamas leader says the group has the capabilities to thwart any diplomatic initiatives.

Haniyeh: We won't give up on a Gaza seaport

Deputy Hamas leader makes clear the group will not back down from its demand that a seaport be established in Gaza.

Hamas rejects peace with the 'Zionist entity'

Hamas official criticizes Egyptian President's call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Al-Aqsa Mosque congregant charged with helping Hamas

Prosecutors file charges against man for supporting terrorist acts on Temple Mount, offering to set off bombs.

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Terrorist reveals: Hamas planning to fight next war underground

Gazan terrorist captured by Israel reveals extensive information about Hamas's tunnel activities.

Hamas, other terror groups: Paris talks 'infringe on our rights'

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, DFLP and PFLP make joint statement against Paris talks for not including Palestinian 'right of return.'

Why is Shi'ite Iran backing Sunni Hamas?

Hamas politburo member praises 'natural' ties, even though Iran is fighting and killing Sunnis throughout the region.

Egypt temporarily reopens Rafah border crossing

Hamas says Egypt temporarily reopens the Rafah border crossing with Gaza.

Hamas executes three men for murder

Hamas authorities in Gaza execute three men behind closed doors, security sources say.

Watch: IDF nabs Jerusalem bus bombing cell

Video shows pre-dawn raids in which Hamas terror cell behind April attack captured - preventing other deadly attacks.

PA blasts 'unlawful' Hamas death sentence rule

Ramallah furious over announcement that Hamas can execute who they please, says death sentences must be approved by parliament.

Hamas: We can execute people without Abbas's consent

Hamas claims that the death penalty in Gaza can be carried out without the consent of PA chairman.

Israel intercepts weapons transfer from Judea to Gaza Strip

Shipment carrying materials for mortars from Judea to Gaza Strip via Israel discovered.

UN report blasts Hamas over executions - but raps Israel as well

UN envoy takes Hamas to task over executions, while chiding Israel over terrorist deaths.

UN envoy alarmed over Hamas's public executions

UN's Middle East envoy warns that Hamas's planned public executions are illegal.

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Israeli aircraft strike two terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket attack.

ISIS mimics Hamas, uses human shields in Raqqa

As Kurdish-led forces advance on 'Islamic State' de facto capital, jihadists resort to tactics tried and tested by Islamists in Gaza.

Watch: Would US university students fund Hamas terror attacks?

Filmmaker visits Pacific Northwest campus to raise money for Hamas attacks on 'schools' and 'hospitals.' What was the response?

Gaza cement deliveries resume after Israel lifts ban

Ban on private imports of cement had been imposed after senior Hamas official caught diverting them to rebuild attack tunnels.

Former Chief of Staff not worried about Liberman appointment

Gabi Ashkenazi says he believes Avigdor Liberman will demonstrate pragmatic approach as Defense Minister.

Hamas planning public executions of criminals

Hamas announces plans to carry out a series of public executions in Gaza.

Former Mossad chief: Liberman may be the one who talks to Hamas

Ephraim Halevy says it is time to talk with Hamas and wouldn't be surprised if incoming Defense Minister does so.

Hamas slams 'Arafat the coward'

Despite Cairo talks to unify Palestinian factions, Hamas heats up rivalry by attacking Fatah founder for fleeing battle with IDF in 1968.

Israel resumes cement transfers to Gaza

Less than one month after second terror tunnel uncovered, defense officials confirm transfers have resumed due to UN push.

'If Liberman is a real man, let him approach Gaza'

Hamas leader challenges incoming Defense Minister over his vow to assassinate Hamas heads if soldiers' bodies aren't returned.

Hunger striking Hamas terrorist released from prison

Mohammed al-Qiq released as part of a deal with Shin Bet, after three-month hunger strike.

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Revealed: Hamas using Gazan fishermen to smuggle weapons

Fisherman arrested by Israeli navy reveals Hamas's efforts to circumvent military blockade, in latest Israeli intelligence coup.

Hamas to 'never forgive' the UK for enabling Israel's existence

Terror group vows to 'never forget' that Britain and Western allies allowed Jews to establish a Jewish state.

Senior IDF official: ISIS members recently trained in Gaza

Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai tells Saudi website that ISIS members entered Gaza from Egypt to undergo military training.

Gaza Salafists look to ISIS for inspiration

Who are the Gazan Salafist groups maintaining an uneasy truce with Hamas, and committed to 'killing the Jews'?

Hamas: PA guilty of 'crimes against Gaza'

Abbas 'playing into American and Israeli plots,' Hamas leader claims.

Teen Hamas terrorist gives up wealth of information

Youth was caught while sneaking into Israel. Under interrogation, tells of training, methods for digging tunnels, Hamas plans for next war.

Hamas demands more electricity from Israel

Terror group holds Israel responsible for house fire, blames PA for hoarding Israel's electricity.

Nasrallah calls for condemnation of Israeli 'attacks' on Gaza

Hezbollah leader sides with Hamas, calls on the Arab world to condemn the IDF's alleged attacks on Gaza.

Hamas: We're not looking for war

Haniyeh claims Israel is 'violating its space,' after IAF retaliates to Hamas mortar fire.

MK: Hamas 'frustrated' over exposed terror tunnels

Hamas's tunnels the last real weapon it has after Protective Edge, head of Defense Committee says - and it's firing shells to protect them.

Hamas launches mortars, Israel lets Gazans on Temple Mount

Hours after Gazan terrorists again fire on soldiers, IDF lets 260 Gazans pray on the Temple Mount.

Jewish Home MK to Hamas: Don't test us

Amid unrest in south, MK Motti Yogev suggests that Hamas not test Israel’s patience.

Ya'alon: We'll act firmly against Gaza terrorists

Defense Minister warns Hamas amid the latest escalation in Gaza.

Netanyahu assembles Cabinet as Gaza spins out of control

Mortar fire on soldiers unearthing attack tunnels continues, IAF responds with airstrikes. PM calls an emergency meeting to set policy.

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Veteran Hamas terrorist captured, reveals terror tunnel network

Canteens, recreational rooms, even showers - tunnel-building terrorist reveals Hamas's vast tunnel network, in major intel coup for Israel.

IDF attacks four Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF launches airstrikes against Hamas targets in response to ongoing mortar attacks against soldiers along the border.

Hamas announces calming of tensions along Gaza border

Hamas says it reached understandings with Israel on calming the tensions along the Gaza border.

Israeli planes strike Hamas targets in Gaza after mortar attacks

Following day of mortar attacks targeting IDF units on Israeli side of border, Israeli jets retaliate, striking Hamas targets in Gaza Strip.

Six mortar attacks in two days

Gaza terrorists continue to fire at Israel as Hamas warns Israel against escalations.

Report: Hamas directly responsible for escalation

IDF believes Hamas is worried about anti-tunnel operations on Gaza border, escalating tensions to slow demolition work.