Hamas

Hamas and Fatah Threaten Israel With 'Force'

Terrorist organizations in Gaza condemn IDF operation to free kidnapped teens, say 'racist occupier only understands force.'

Norway Delays International Funding Meeting for PA

Norway says 'the situation is not conducive' to AHLC donor meeting, in light of the kidnapping by PA 'unity partner' Hamas.

Crackdown on Hamas

'Important' Terror Suspects Captured in IDF Samaria Operation

IDF reveals key arrests made in Shechem, large weapons caches and laboratories seized in operation to locate teens.

Leftist Groups Slam 'Invalid' Crackdown on Hamas

B'Tselem and Gisha criticize Israel for taking steps against the terrorist organization Hamas following its kidnapping.

Tony Blair Attempts to Reason with Hamas Over Abduction

'The only way this is going to work is if all violence stops,' Quartet envoy states, in meeting with Netanyahu.

Hamas Defiant over Israeli Crackdown

Hamas responds to Cabinet decision to harshen prison conditions, says 'arresting hundreds won't stop us.'

Cabinet Decides to Harshen Hamas Jail Conditions

Internal security minister given a freer hand by Security Cabinet to take away frills of prison life for jailed Hamas terrorists.

Report: PA to Break Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact Over Abduction

Source claims that PLO has frozen salaries of some 40 Hamas government officials over kidnapping, as Fatah shifts blame to Hamas.

Verbal Sparring in Knesset Between Zoabi, MK Aliza Lavie

MK Aliza Lavie takes Zoabi to task over justifying kidnapping, says comments 'deepen the rift' and betray the public she represents.

IDF 'cleaning out Hamas in Shechem'

Very large Nahal Brigade forces arrested over 40 Hamas terrorist suspects in the city overnight.

HRW Condemns Kidnapping, but Also Israel's Arrests

Human Rights Watch calls for the release of kidnapped youths, also has criticism for Israel with respect to its arrests of terrorists.

Abbas Urged to Declare 'Jihad' Against the 'Zionists'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemn PA Chairman over the continued cooperation between Israeli and PA security forces.

Security Official: Arrests Have Helped Investigation

So far, 150 terrorists have been arrested by Israeli forces - and this has helped the investigation into the fate of the kidnapped teens.

Israel to 'Overthrow Hamas Infrastructure' in Judea and Samaria

Army Radio says cabinet meeting on kidnapping crisis ends with decision to 'crush' Hamas in Judea-Samaria once and for all.

Second-in-Line to Abbas Arrested in Hevron

PLC Speaker Duwaik, top Hamas official in Judea Samaria whose position replaces PA Chairman in emergency, nabbed in Judea.

Yaalon Vows: Hamas Will Pay for What it Did

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon on Sunday night said that Israel would make Hamas pay for kidnapping three Israeli teens

IDF Widens Operation, Arrests Hamas Leader Hassan Yousef

Yousef, whose son Mossab wrote 'Son of Hamas,' is back in jail as IDF sweeps Judea for missing teens.

Hamas Terrorists Scurry into Hiding to Avoid IDF's Wrath

Hamas terrorists have gone into hiding out of fear of Israeli forces out in strength in search for three missing teens.

Ministers: Smash Hamas, No Terrorist Releases

Ministers demand tough action against the Hamas terrorist group, which Israel holds responsible for the kidnapping of 3 youths.

Netanyahu Hits Back at Hamas, PA Denial of Kidnap Responsibility

PM dismisses Hamas denial of responsibility for kidnap, vows to do 'whatever necessary' to protect Israel from the 'scourge of terrorism'.

Still alive

IDF: Kidnapped Teens Are Alive and in Hevron Area

Army official says Hamas terrorists involved in kidnapping were previously released from Israeli jail.

Intelligence Minister Blames Unity Pact for Kidnapping

Fatah stopped monitoring Hamas activity since the new gov't was sworn in, Steinitz says - and laxity led to the kidnapping.

Hamas Denies 'Stupid' Accusations of Involvement in Kidnapping

Hamas claims Israel's arrests show IDF 'flailing around in the dark,' say arrests designed to 'break' Palestinian Arab morale.

Search for missing boys continues

IDF Arrests 80 Hamas Members, Unity Government Officials

Large-scale crackdown on terrorists continues as IDF sweeps Judea and Samaria looking for three missing yeshiva students.

Hamas, Fatah Encourage Hevron Locals to Impede IDF Search

Fatah Hamas activists encourage Palestinians to cover up evidence of the boys' whereabouts - so Israel tries to get terrorists talking.

Rockets Fired into Israel from Gaza; None Hurt

IAF strikes back after four rockets hit Israel on Saturday; unclear whether attack linked to missing yeshiva boys.

Gaza Unity Minister Was Hamas Education Minister

US has claimed PLO unity gov't doesn't include Hamas; one minister sworn in via video feed was minister in Hamas government.

IDF Makes Arab Newspaper Group Pull Hamas Papers

Judea Samaria-based newspaper group reports it has stopped printing Hamas papers after IDF threatened to close its offices.

Senior Journalist: Hamas and Fatah Deal Won't Last

On the surface, Fatah and Hamas seem to be getting along - but it won't last, said a senior Israeli journalist.

Watch: 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.

Rocket Fire 'Hurts Unity Pact,' Abbas Laments

PA condemns rocket fire - not as threat to 'Palestinian principles' or 'humanitarian ethics' - but to political stability.

Danon Demands: 'Cut Money to Unity PA After Gaza Attack'

After rocket attack, Deputy Minister calls on PM to cut all tax money collected by Israel for PA, which is now responsible for Gaza, too.

EU Delegation Meets Palestinian Unity Gov't Officials in Gaza

Visit by European diplomats to 'send a message of support' for Hamas-Fatah coalition.

Ya'alon: Hamas is Planning the Next Confrontation

Hamas has thousands of rockets aimed toward Israel and is preparing the next confrontation, says Defense Minister.

'Palestine' Soccer Player Manipulates Position to Aid Hamas

Sport Minister writes to FIFA, calls for condemnation of reports that player met Hamas terrorist abroad, got money and messages.

PA Police 'Assault' Hamas Members in Ramallah

'Unity' on the rocks as PA security forces beat Hamas protesters, prominent official. Banks closed in Gaza, blocking PA employee wages.

IDF Official: 170,000 Missiles Aimed at Israel

Terror groups are now pointing tens of thousands of missiles at Israel, a top IDF officer told listeners at the Herzliya Conference.

Hamas Reveals: Abbas Told Us He is 'Tricking the Americans'

Former Hamas government spokesman reveals Abbas privately said his moderate public statements are merely a ploy.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Vow to Continue Terror - No Matter What

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 Palestinian People

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

'Unity' in Hevron as PA Clamps Down on Hamas

Further signs of 'unity' tensions as PA security forces arrest 100 Hamas members organizing 'Naksa Day' event; Hamas arrests Fatah activist.

Hamas: the 'Majority' of Palestinian Arabs Support Terrorism

Senior official encourages terrorism against 'occupation' - despite unity government's peaceful facade to US, EU.

What 'Unity'? Violent Hamas-PA Clashes in Gaza

PA threatens 'consequences' after Hamas 'thugs' close banks in Gaza, following fistfights over salaries from new unity govt.

Report: US Holding Backroom Talks with Hamas 'For Months'

Official tells 'social news' site that US approached Hamas directly over the 'unity' government, despite official policy. But is it true?

Hamas Leader's Mother-in-Law in Israel for Medical Treatment

The mother-in-law of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been allowed to enter Israel for medical treatment.

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Steps Down

In dramatic about-face, Hamas leader concedes control of 'unity' government - but not the fight for the 'Palestinian cause.'

Bennett: PA Govt. Members Are 'Terrorists in Suits'

Hamas and Fatah can call themselves a 'government,' but that won't change what they really are, says Naftali Bennett

Lapid Says 'Don't Criticize' Hamas Unity Government

Yesh Atid leader says not to give Hamas 'opportunity to spark the fire back against us' so as 'to make headlines.'

Unity PLO Government Established in Last-Minute Compromise

Unity government declared, after Hamas threat of no government unless Ministry of Prisoners remains defused by deal.

Israel Denies Hamas 'Ministers' Entry to Ramallah for Unity Bash

Three 'future ministers' from Gaza denied entry to Samaria ahead of unveiling of a new unity government.

PA Says US Recognized Hamas Unity Government

PA source says US has invited newly appointed unity government PM Hamdallah for official visit, claims official recognition of unity gov.

Top Terrorist Reveals Inner Workings of 'Hamas Inc.'

Terror attacks, riots, smuggling cash - it's all in a day's work for Hamas, a senior member of the terror group told Shabak.

Abbas Names Unity Government Prime Minister

PM of PA gov. named as head of unity gov., but formation of government held up over Hamas rejection of foreign minister appointment.

Report: IDF Shuts Down Hamas Publications Warehouse in PA

Publications regularly publish hateful cartoons, articles inciting violence against Jews. But are they gone for good?

Arab MK Asks PA for Help Defeating 'Jewish State'

Speaking to Hamas journal, MK calls to turn world opinion against Jewish State Law, warns it would rule that 'Jews have legitimate rights.'

Israel Considering Ban on Extremist Islamic Movement

Minister Katz says Livni's Justice Ministry opposing ban on violent group, notes 'group is illegal everywhere but Israel.'

Muslim Organization Sues Canada's Prime Minister for Libel

The National Council of Canadian Muslims sues PM Stephen Harper for libel for linking the group to Hamas.

Children Encouraged to 'Buy a Bullet' on Hamas TV

A "Nakba Day" episode of a Hamas children’s program featured a poem encouraging children to "buy a bullet at any price."

Hamas and Iran Continuing to Get Closer

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal meets deputy Iranian minister as sides continue rapprochement.

Gazan Christians Receive Permits to See Pope in Judea-Samaria

Several hundred Christian pilgrims from Gaza's tiny Christian community to leave Islamist enclave for Pope Francis's visit.