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PA Foreign Minister: Abbas Will Prevent Third Intifada

The PA's foreign minister declares that as long as Mahmoud Abbas is in charge, there will be no violent Arab uprising.

Lapid Praises Abbas's 'Courageous' Comments on Kidnapping

Finance Minister says Abbas was brave for condemning the kidnapping of three Israelis, adds that Israel has to “break Hamas”.

Breaking news

IDF Destroys Home of Hamas Leader Believed Behind Abduction

Turkey-based Salah al-Arouri's home in Samaria reportedly searched and destroyed by IDF forces Thursday night.

'Brothers' Keeper': Day Eight

Attacks on IDF Rise as 25 More Arrested

Arrests continue in 'Operation Brothers' Keeper' - sparking a flurry of attacks on IDF soldiers searching for the kidnapped teens.

Abbas Backtracks on Hamas Criticism, Calls for Unity Elections

After saying Hamas kidnappers 'want to destroy PA,' Abbas changes position and tells unity PM to prepare for elections.

Ya'alon: Israel Will Extract a Heavy Price from Hamas

"We will not hesitate to strike a blow to anyone who will challenge us," says Defense Minister.

Police Close Two Hamas Institutions in Jerusalem

Police commissioner signs order to close Hamas fronts 'Namaa Association for Social Creativity" and 'Sur Bahar Charity Council.'

Hamas is Ready to 'Unleash the Fires of Hell' on Israel

Hamas threatens Israel, says kidnapping Israeli teens a "legitimate right."

New revelations

IDF Reveals Hamas in Turkey Likely Behind Kidnapping

Senior security source reports that Hamas leadership abroad thought responsible for kidnapping, in particular Salah al-Arouri in Turkey.

One week on:

Netanyahu Reveals 'We Know A Lot More Now About the Kidnapping'

Netanyahu updates status of search, says Israel is moving closer to finding the three teens kidnapped by Hamas.

Top General: Hamas Won't Free Terrorists by Kidnapping Israelis

IDF Central Command head Nitzan Alon tells Hamas that kidnapping Israelis to extort Israel into releasing terrorists will backfire.

Leftist MKs Slam IDF Campaign Against Hamas

Although most Israelis support Israel's campaign against Hamas, several politicians on the far left take exception to it.

Crackdown on Hamas

Israel Bans 'Islamic Relief' Charity for Funding Hamas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon signs an order declaring the Islamic Relief Worldwide, a Hamas funding source, illegal.

Five Hamas Terrorists Killed in Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Hamas admits deaths in terror tunnel blast near security fence, same day as apparently unrelated blast in Gaza City home.

Israeli Ambassador Accuses EU of Supporting Kidnapping

Ambassador to Italy charges EU of backing unity government that includes Hamas, thereby backing Hamas's terrorism.

US Urges 'Restraint' in Search for Kidnapped Teenagers

State Department warns against destabilizing the situation' in Judea and Samaria, as sixth day of search continues.

Watch: IDF Raids Hamas Broadcasting Station

IDF releases film footage showing nighttime raid on terrorists' media office, as crackdown on Hamas continues.

IDF Hitting More Hamas Targets Than Ever Before

'Following the abduction, we've been arresting Hamas operatives we've been chasing for a long time,' official says.

Dissatisfaction, Fear Grow in Gaza as IDF Crackdown Continues

Gazans fearing IDF invasion stockpile supplies as Hamas members grumble over wages. Could an uprising await?

Lapid Assures that Kidnappers 'Will Not Get Away with it Alive'

Finance Minister emphasizes to visiting delegation that boys targeted 'not for political reasons, but because they are Jews.'

'Harsh' Prison Conditions for Terrorists? No World Cup on TV

Prison Services officials reveal 'harsh' conditions may include no TV in cells, binge food buying or free newspapers.

Watch: Hamas Official Heaps Praise on 'Heroic' Kidnap Operation

Hamas 'political bureau' official Muhammad Nazal, hails abduction of three Israeli teenagers as a 'milestone in the Palestinian struggle'.

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 6

Hamas Attacks 'Harmful' Abbas for Condemning Kidnappings

Hamas condemns Abbas for defending cooperation with IDF in rescue op. to find kidnapped teens as 'unity' starts to unravel.

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 6

Anticipating Gaza Flare-Up, Iron Dome Deployed in Coastal Region

IDF prepares for Gaza escalation; confirms kidnapping conducted by Hamas terrorists in Judea and Samaria without orders from Gaza.

Abbas Attacks Kidnappers - for Harming the Palestinian Authority

Speaking at Saudi Arabia meeting, Abbas says the kidnappers of three Israeli youths will be held accountable - for 'destroying' the PA.

Israel UN Envoy Condemns 'Dehumanizing' World Response

Ron Prosor says world nations' weak condemnations of kidnapping stem from delegitimization of Israel.

IDF Raids Hamas Radio Stations in Judea, Samaria

'Al-Aqsa Radio' offices raided in Ramallah and Hevron as part of IDF operation to crush Hamas infrastructure of terror and incitement.

Zoabi's Party Backs Her Comments, Blames the 'Occupation'

Balad party dismisses criticism of MK Zoabi, says the “Israeli occupation” is to blame for recent violence.

IDF Official: Hamas Made a Strategic Error and Will Pay

Senior official says that "Operation Brother's Keeper" will not conclude in the near future.

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.