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Gaza Banks in Currency Crisis

Gaza banks are answering withdrawal requests with multiple currencies, leading to an exchange rate crisis for local residents.

Egypt Cracking Down on Hamas' Black Market Fuel

Egyptian security forces in northern Sinai are seizing black market fuel shipments headed for Gaza after deal to sell fuel to PA

Hamas Says Hunger Strike Goals Achieved

Hamas says Israel has agreed to enough demands to end to the hunger strike by terrorists and security prisoners. No comment from Israel.

Egypt Confirms Hunger Strikers Deal, Israel Still Mum

Egyptian official says Israel has agreed to a proposal that would end a mass hunger strike by PA Arabs in Israeli jails.

Did Israel Cave to Terrorists’ Hunger Strike?

Outrage over reports that Israel has reached a deal with Hamas over hunger striking terrorists.

Hamas Won't Fight Israel Over Iran, Says Haniyeh

Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh: We will not be dragged into war against Israel if it decides to attack Iran's nuclear facilities.

Hamas Beats Protesters Demanding Freedom

Masked Hamas policemen wielding batons and rifle butts forcibly 'dissolved' a rally demanding freedom of expression in Gaza.

Best Buy Link to Hamas? Boycott Petition Breaks 10,000

An online petition to boycott the US-based Best Buy chain alleging the electronics store has ties to Hamas has passed the 10,000 mark.

Fatah Delegation Makes Rare Gaza Visit

A senior Fatah delegation made a rare high-profile visit to Hamas-run Gaza in a bid for elections, and to organize local leaders.

Abbas Welcomes, Hamas Decries Israel’s Unity Gov't

A spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas sees an opportunity for peace; Hamas: Mofaz 'believes in killing civilians'

Hamas Warns Israel Against Death of Hunger Striking Prisoners

Hamas warns Israel of "the unexpected" if any of the Palestinian Authority Arab prisoners on hunger strike dies in jail.

Hamas to Olmert: Talk to Us for Fewer Prisoners

Hamas reportedly offered former PM Ehud Olmert to release fewer prisoners for Gilad Shalit in exchange for strategic dialogue.

Hamas Talking with Five EU Countries, Says Official

Hamas official Osama Hamdan says the terror group has been holding secret talks with five EU members states.

'I Love Jews But Hate Israel' T-Shirt Sparks Controversy

CafePress removed offensive "I love Jews But Hate Israel" T-shirt from site; Hamas merchandise, "Israel Kills" products still available.

Haniyeh Calls for Intifada in Support of Prisoners

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called for another Intifada, aimed at supporting Arab prisoners on hunger-strike against administrate detention.

Surprise Copter Drill Simulates Attack near Tel Aviv

Helicopter pilots staged a surprise drill in a simulated attack on a base near Tel Aviv. "As far as we're concerned a war broke out today.”

PA Turns Hunger Strike into ‘Humanitarian Disaster’

The latest PA tactic for United Nations sympathy is the prisoner’s hunger strike, which it now says is a humanitarian disaster.

For Sale Online: 'I Love Jews But Hate Israel' T-Shirts

Simon Wiesenthal Center is urging CafePress to remove T-shirts imprinted with slogan “I Love Jews But Hate Israel” from its site.

'Best Buy': Electronics and Hamas

Best Buy is a “Platinum Sponsor” of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), an organization with links to Hamas.

Hamas Irks PA, Teaches Hebrew in Schools

Hamas has irked the rival Fatah-headed Palestinian Authority again – this time by teaching Hebrew in Gaza highs schools.

UN Rights Office: Hamas Executions 'Unlawful'

Hamas has violated the rights of three executed men, as well as PA law, human rights officials say.

Hamas Won't Honor Peace Accords With Israel

The Hamas politburo's number two reaffirmed the terror movement has no intention of honoring peace agreements struck with Israel

Fatah Eyeing Terrorist to Lead Gaza Return

Fatah is laying the groundwork for elections in Gaza; recently released terrorist tops list of contenders to take the helm in the enclave

Terrorist Freed for Shalit Plotted to Kidnap Soldiers

One of the more than 1,000 terrorists freed for Shalit sent a memory card to relatives with details on how to kidnap more soldiers.

Shin Bet Foils Another Hamas Kidnapping Plot

Imprisoned Hamas terrorist was revealed to be plotting and instructing the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers.

Hamas War on Israel: 1,100 Missiles a Year

Hamas’ missile war on southern Israel is 11 years old today (Tuesday), 12,500 rockets later. More than 40 people have been killed.

Who Kidnapped Hamas Official in Damascus?

Hamas officials have asked Syria to help find its former official who was kidnapped in Damascus on Saturday, Arab media reported.

Islamic Jihad Returns to Jenin

The Islamic Jihad is encouraging terror in Jenin, once known as the “the terror capital” of the PA, according to IDF spokesmen.

PA Minister: 'Palestinians' Must Unite to Destroy Israel

PA minister: Fatah and Hamas must unite in order to achieve the destruction of the state of Israel.

Hamas Executes Prisoners, Israel 'Collaborator'

Hamas executed three people of Saturday, one of which was found guilty of "collaborating with Israel."

Israel Warns: We'll Hit Hamas, Hizbullah for Terror Attacks

Israel has issued a new warning: any terror attack on Israel will be answered with the IDF firing on Hamas and Hizbullah.

Arab Countries Boycott Adidas Over Jerusalem Marathon

Arab countries follow Hamas' lead and announce a boycott of Adidas because it sponsored the Jerusalem Marathon.

PA, Hamas Reach Deal on Gaza Fuel

Fuel imports from Israel to Gaza to begin Wednesday, following an agreement between the PA in Ramallah and Hamas in Gaza.

Iran, Others Propping Up Hamas

Some 75% of the Hamas budget for Gaza in 2012 is slated to come from foreign donors, most notably Iran.

Hamas' Reign of Terror in Gaza Prompts Red Cross Aid

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) began transferring emergency supplies of fuel to the Gaza Strip on Monday.

Video: Hamas Urges Women to Blow Themselves Up

A Hamas legislator gave a fiery speech, urging women to blow themselves up for the sake of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa mosque.

Report: Iran Supplying Weapons to Gaza, but Not to Hamas

Iran is still supplying weapons to Gaza, but they are intended for groups other than Hamas, according to the Israel Defense website.

Aharonovitch: Gaza Requires Much More Aggressive Action

Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Aharonovitch says the next escalation with Gaza will be longer and more violent.

Abbas: Hamas Unity Deal 'Frozen'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said unity with Hamas is going nowhere; and issued 'demands' for financial support to the Arab League.

Honor Killings Remain Fashionable in Gaza

Gaza's laws continue to impose a maximum sentence of 24 months for honor killings - making them popular in the Hamas-run enclave.

AP Retracts Story Based on Hamas Lie

The AP retracted a story that was discovered to be based on a Hamas lie, claiming that an Arab baby died due to the fuel shortage in Gaza.

Poll: Gazans Blame Hamas, Not Israel for Fuel Crisis

Poll conducted among PA Arabs finds that most blame Hamas for Gaza fuel crisis. Abbas enjoying increased popularity.

IDF Pleased with Its Performance in Latest Gaza Campaign

Southern Command review sees recent fighting as "a marked success" with pinpoint accuracy of IAF strikes.

ISA Thwarts Soldier Kidnapping, Suicide Bombing

Israel has indicted a Hamas terrorist who was planning to kidnap an IDF soldier and aid a suicide bombing squad in reaching Eilat.

'Iron Dome' Soldier Risked His Life to Save Others

A soldier endangers himself to repair malfunction in Iron Dome; comrade races to his rescue just prior to system's launch.

Report: Hamas Man Arrested for Plotting Eilat Attack

Authorities have arrested a Hamas terrorist in connection with a plot to carry out a new attack near Eilat, and kidnap another IDF soldier.

Hamas Blockades Itself

Hamas has refused to accept fuel from Israel and now is coping with a deepening economic crisis by offering free lifts to workers.

Canada Joins Israel in Blocking Hamas at UNHRC

Israel and Canada joined forces to block a Hamas official from addressing a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

Egypt to Provide Fuel to Gaza 'Within a Few Days'

Egypt will provide fuel to Gaza within a few days, despite an energy crisis of its own, ambassador to PA says.

Hamas Terrorist to Address UN Human Rights Council

Ismail al-Ashqar will speak to the UNHRC Monday, regarding Hamas terrorists in Israeli jails.

Israel Calls for Immediate Dismissal of U.N. Tweeter

Ron Prosor has called for the immediate dismissal of Khulood Badawi, who is widely known for her blatant anti-Israel activism.

Hamas Calls to Boycott Adidas For Sponsoring Jerusalem Marathon

Hamas officials initiated event entitled "supporting Al-Aqsa, boycotting Adidas"; campaign on Facebook and Twitter.

Hamas Angry at Adidas Over Jerusalem Marathon

Hamas organizes demonstration against Adidas, over its sponsorship of the Jerusalem Marathon. Participants burn Adidas shirts.

Hamas Leader in Iran: Our Resistance Won't Change

Hamas leader al-Zahar visits Iran, says the “principles and strategy of the Palestinian Islamic resistance will not change.”

Cafe Hillel Bomber Returns from 'Apartheid Week' Tour

One of the perpetrators of the bombing of Jerusalem's Cafe Hillel in 2003 received a heroes welcome in Gaza after defaming Israel abroad.

Fatah-Hamas Unity? Not This Year

Both Fatah and Hamas politburo members say Hamas' Gaza leadership are obstructing the implementation of a unity deal agreed on in Qatar.

PRC Spokesman Admits Hamas Enables Terrorist Activities

Spokesman for the Popular Resistance Committees in Gaza, admitted that Hamas grants the group complete freedom of action in the Gaza Strip.

‘IDF Tested Gaza Terrorists before Attack on Iran’

Hizbullah and Hamas said IDF strikes on Gaza were a “test” of reactions in advance of an attack on Iran, a Lebanese newspaper reported.

Hamas Mortar Attacks Keep Terror on the Burner

Gaza terrorists attack the Negev with seven mortar shells and Kassam rockets, lowering the intensity of attacks but breaking the ceasefire.

Video: Terrorist Says Hamas Has Lost Control over Gaza

The Popular Resistance Committees terror group adds further evidence to reports that Hamas cannot control other terrorist groups in Gaza.