Hamas

Report: Mashaal, Hamas Quit Syria for Good

According to reports, Hamas top terrorist Khaled Mashaal, fearing to return to Syria, will be setting up shop in Qatar.

Peres: Peace Process Is Up to Palestinian Authority

President Shimon Peres told the Knesset in a speech on Wednesday that it is “up to the Palestinians to choose” between terror or peace.

Shaath: PA Unity Government 'Need Not Recognize Israel'

Fatah official says the PLO, not the PA, recognizes Israel - so what is the problem if Hamas sits in a PA government?

Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is reportedly being pressured by Arab leaders in the Gulf not to meet with Iran's Ahmadinejad in Tehran

EU Breaks Ban on Funding Hamas

The European Union has broken its promise not to fund Hamas, officially defined as terrorists but now re-united with Abbas in the PA.

Expert: Agreement Shows Abbas' True Colors

Middle East expert Professor Moshe Sharon: The agreement between Hamas and Fatah proves that Fatah also wants to destroy Israel.

US: ‘No Comment’ on Palestinian Unity Agreement

Obama administration failed to comment on Fatah, Hamas reconciliation agreement; "internal matter for Palestinians."

New PA Government to Debut in February?

The new Palestinian Authority government will allegedly to be declared on February 18, with elections set for later this year.

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'You Can't Have it Both Ways'

Israel's Prime Minister issued an ultimatum to officials in Ramallah that they must choose between Hamas and peace with Israel.

Hamas: Politburo Not Moving to Qatar

Hamas Gaza chief Ismail Haniyeh ruled out Doha as the new headquarters for the terror group's politburo during his visit to Qatar.

UN Chief Receives Shoeing in Gaza

Ban Ki-moon's convoy was pelted with shoes and stones, and beaten with signs, as it entered Gaza during his visit to the coastal enclave.

Is Hamas Preparing to Break Away from Iran?

Report: A new camp within Hamas is calling for the terror group to disassociate itself from Iran.

Abbas, Mashaal to Agree on Unity Government

PA Chairman Abbas and Hamas chief Mashaal will agree on a national unity government this Thursday, says senior Fatah official.

Hamas Terror Offices in Jerusalem Shut Down

Israeli police have closed two offices in Jerusalem belonging to the Hamas terrorist group.

Jordan: Hamas Offices to Remain Closed

A senior Jordanian official says that the meeting between Hamas and King Abdullah II will not affect the ban on the terror group in Jordan.

Report: Mashaal Abandons Hamas' Damascus Bureau

Hamas’ politburo chief Khaled Mashaal has abandoned the group's office in Syria and decided not to return to the country.

Turkey Agrees to Help Hamas Financially

Hamas' chief Ismail Haniyeh’s official tour opened the door to cooperation between the terror group and Turkey.

Hamas Gaza Chief to Visit Iran

Hamas Gaza-chief Ismail Haniyeh has accepted an invitation from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran.

Hamas and Fatah Admit Unity Stalled, Elections Unlikely

Senior officials in Ramallah and Gaza City admit that the May elections will probably be cancelled as unity has not materialized.

IDF Arrests Six Terror Suspects in Judea and Samaria

The IDF arrested six terror suspects in Judea and Samaria amid a continued full court press against terror cells in the region.

Gazan Dies in Smuggling Tunnel Collapse

A resident of the Hamas-run Gaza enclave died in a working accident when a smuggling tunnel collapsed on him.

Hamas Opens Gaza Election Office

The PLO has threatened to cancel elections in May, but Hamas is still opening the Gaza election office.

Iran Invites Haniyeh for Official Visit

Tehran has moved to end the thaw in its relations with Hamas as Ismail Haniyeh travels to Arab capitals to forge new alliances.

IDF Arrests Fourth Hamas MP in Five Days

IDF forces raided the Ramallah home of Hamas-affiliated PLC member Abdul Jabbar Fuqaha and took him into custody.

Video: Hamas Members Nabbed in Red Cross Hideout

Security cameras filmed the raid by security men on the Jerusalem Red Cross hideout where two Hamas officials hid for 18 months.

New Middle East: Jordan to Welcome Hamas Leader Mashaal

Jordan continues to neutralize its peace treaty with Israel and warms up to Hamas, whose leader Khaled Mashaal is to visit King Abdullah.

'Greening’ is for Environment, not Hamas

The IDF is trying to educate Arabs in Judea and Samaria to make their cities green, which happens to be the same color as the Hamas flag.

PA May Cancel Elections – Blames Hamas

The Palestinian Authority says it will cancel elections slated for May 4 if reconciliation with Hamas fails

Wanted Hamas Members Captured in Red Cross Building

Security official and police on caught two Hamas legislators Monday who hid in a Red Cross building in Jerusalem for 18 months.

Verizon Warned to Disconnect PLO in Washington

The Israel Law Center warns Verizon and a realtor to stop supplying phone service and office space to the PLO or face criminal charges.

Report: Erekat Uses Talks to Advocate for Hamas MP

Talks Saturday between Israel's Yitzchak Molcho and PA's Saeb Erekat reportedly focused on the arrest of Hamas lawmaker Aziz Dweik.

Haniyeh 'In to Win' as Politburo Chief of Hamas

Gaza's Hamas de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh is running for politburo chief of the terrorist organization, Arab media report.

Not So Fast: Mashaal To Stay as Hamas Politburo Chief?

Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal may not leave his post after upcoming June elections, despite media reports to the contrary.

Israel Hits Terrorists after Mortar Shell Attack

The IAF struck Gaza terrorists after a mortar shelling attack and an attempt to plant bombs. Hamas: They were setting traps for birds.

Senior Hamas Official Arrested on Terrorism Charges

IDF arrests the Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council on suspicion of terrorist activity.

Photo: Zoabi Caught at Hamas Confab

A photo recovered during an IDF raid in Tulkarem shows Israel-hating MK Hanin Zoabi hobnobbing with Hamas officials.

Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal to Step Down

Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal will step down when the group's elections take place this year, according to a fellow terrorist.

IDF Kills Two Terrorists near Gaza Belt Kibbutz

Two terrorists were killed Wednesday when the IDF targeted them as they buried bombs at the Gaza security fence.

Senior General: Nuclear Iran Could 'Constrain' IDF

Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel says a nuclear armed Iran could limit Israel's options when fighting Hamas and Hizbullah.

Religious War in Gaza: Hamas Assaults Shi’ite Muslims

Police in Gaza, ruled by Hamas’ Sunni Muslims, broke the bones of several Shi’ite Muslims, a sign of a break between Iran and Hamas.

Hamas Leaders’ Families Flee Syria

Hamas continues to flee Syria as security situation in Damascus worsens and tensions with President Bashar al-Assad continue to mount.

Hamas Bans Gaza's "American Idol"

Hamas government bans residents of Gaza from participating in "New Star," its own reality show, citing indecency.

Israeli-Fatah Meeting Irks Hamas

Hamas slams rival Fatah organization, after Fatah representatives meet Israeli political officials and academics.

Israel Pays Dues to Group that Invites Hamas

The International Parliamentary Union breaks its vow to Israel, invites Hamas. Rivlin: We won’t pay for a show where we are the victim.

Hamas Calls for More Hacking Against Israel

Hamas calls for more hacking against Israelis, says hacking is "a new field of resistance."

1 Dead in Blast at Gaza Terror Chief's Home

One person died in a blast at the home of the head of the Gaza-based Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization Saturday night.

Death Sentence in Gaza for 'Israel Collaborator'

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza have sentenced to death a PA Arab who has been accused and convicted of "collaborating" with Israel

Fatah Accuses Hamas of Stonewalling

The Fatah-Hamas row continues to simmer with Fatah demanding an apology ahead of talks with Hamas in Gaza City.

Fatah, Hamas to Meet in Gaza City

Following recent tensions the rival Hamas and Fatah factions are planning to meet to continue 'reconciliation' efforts

PFLP Says Israel Talks 'Poison'

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group says talks with Israel are poisoning reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas

Tunisia's Islamic Leadership Nixes Anti-Semitic Chants

Tunisia's Islamic leadership has condemned anti-Semitic chants by radical Muslims, greeting visiting Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh.

Fatah Demands Hamas Apologize in Gaza Row

The row over Hamas denying a Fatah delegation entry to Gaza has devolved into charges of blasphemy and demands for an apology.

Haniyeh Promises ‘Difficult Days’ for Israel

Hamas' Gaza Prime Minister in Tunisia: We will not a cede a single part of Palestine and won't recognize Israel.

Results of Hamas ‘Ceasefires’ in 2011: 680 Aerial Attacks

Gaza terrorists attacked Israel 680 times last year despite ”ceasefires” and “calm,” but foreign media still report there is calm.

Hamas Official: Jordan's King Abdullah Will End Like Mubarak

A Hamas official slams Jordan's King Abdullah for hosting the talks between Israeli and PA envoys this week.

Hamas Chief: 'Palestine a Religious Commitment'

Ismail Hainiyeh has taken to revival tent diplomacy on his tour of the Arab world as he tries to sell 'Palestine' as a religious issue

Hamas Says Amman Confab Could Scuttle Unity Deal

Hamas said PLO talks with Israel in Jordan were a blow to the Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, adding they were 'futile.'

Saudi Hamas Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

A Saudi-born man with Jordanian and Australian passports was sentenced to 30 months in prison for helping Hamas terrorists.

Hamas Goes after Naked Mannequins and Fortune-Tellers

Hamas is virtually breaking fortune tellers' crystal balls in a crackdown on their profession. Naked mannequins also are targeted.

Hamas' Co-Founder Contradicts Himself: Armed Struggle Continues

Hamas’ co-founder, Mahmoud al-Zahar: Hamas will continue the armed struggle. Popular protests are ineffective.