Ismail Haniyeh

'Hamas elected a new leader - time for promise?'

IDF spokesman tweets in response to Hamas elections.

Ex-Gaza chief elected leader of Hamas

Terrorist Ismail Haniyeh becomes first Gazan Hamas leader since Hamas founder's assassination in 2004.

Hamas to announce new leadership

Ismail Haniyeh likely to be named new Hamas head, replacing Khaled Mashaal.

Liberman: A new policy against Hamas

Defense Minister says Israel has changed its way of fighting Hamas since he assumed office, said Iran is source of security threats.

Hamas blasts 'Muezzin Law'

Deputy Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh warns the Muezzin Law will face "stiff resistance".

Hamas seeks warmer relations with Egypt

A senior Hamas military delegation visited Cairo in an attempt to reach security understandings and open the Rafah border crossing.

Haniyeh hails 'new page' in Hamas-Egypt relations

Deputy Hamas leader declares that Hamas has opened a new page with Egypt, following several years of tension.

Hamas's Haniyeh returns to Gaza

Senior Hamas terrorist leader returns to Gaza after a visit to Cairo in a bid to improve relations with Egypt.

'Enough excuses:'

'Bring our boys home now'

Parents of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul attend opening of new Knesset caucus to bring sons home, demand all parties act.

Hamas leader visits Egypt in a bid to improve ties

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrives in Cairo for talks with senior Egyptian officials.

Qatar pays for Gaza's electricity

Emir of Qatar orders a payment of $12 million to solve the constant electricity blackouts in Gaza.

Turkey agrees to help Gaza with electricity crisis

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says Turkey has agreed to his request to send fuel for Gaza's sole power plant.

Hamas: PA doesn't represent the Palestinian people

Senior Hamas official says Ramallah government lost legitimacy, parliament debates reinstating Hamas government.

Erdogan: I consulted with Hamas on the deal with Israel

Turkish President says he spoke with PA and with Hamas leaders Mashaal and Haniyeh before signing reconciliation with Israel.

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.

INTO THE FRAY: Like manna from heaven - for Israel's detractors

Haniyeh: The 'intifada' changed the balance of power

Hamas deputy leader says wave of violence is a key factor in changing the balance of power between the Palestinian people and Israel.

Hamas: Terror wave shows 'Palestinian culture'

In speech before thousands in Gaza, Haniyeh says the current intifada is 'the greatest strategic change in recent years.'

Haniyeh: Nothing can stop the 'intifada'

Hamas leader welcomes release of hunger striking terrorist, says it is proof that the "occupation" can be defeated.

Hamas claims to have captured Israeli tunnel monitoring vehicle

Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh claims the group captured an underground vehicle with cameras and sensors to monitor tunnels.

Haniyeh headlines Turkish conference to 'liberate Jerusalem'

Despite rapprochement talks with Israel, Ankara hosts Hamas head at event calling for 'armed struggle' to conquer Jerusalem.

Haniyeh confirms: We are building tunnels

Hamas deputy leader confirms his group is rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure and preparing for war with Israel.

Hamas deputy leader praises media for supporting the 'intifada'

Hamas' deputy leader Ismail Haniyeh encourages Palestinian Arab media to play a major role in strengthening terror wave.

Haniyeh: We won't back down from 'Palestine'

Senior Hamas terrorist encourages continuation of terrorist attacks in Israel, praises Tel Aviv terrorist as a hero.

Hamas's Haniyeh says 'intifada' changed the 'equation'

Deputy Hamas leader again praises current terror wave against Israelis.

Hamas: First Judea and Samaria, then the rest of 'Palestine'

Deputy Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh outlines what he sees as the goals of the current "intifada".

Haniyeh: No one can stop this intifada

Hamas leader stresses that all Palestinian Arabs are united and that no one can stop the latest violent uprising.

Hamas Jeers: 'We Won the Media War'

Hamas leaders Haniyeh and Badran praise Palestinian media for inciting terrorism and manipulating events, saying, 'the occupation lost.'

Hamas Vows 'The Intifada Has Only Begun'

Haniyeh, in recorded speech played in Istanbul, says 'tsunami' of Arab terror cuts off path of negotiations for false peace.

Another operation imminent?

Haniyeh Calls on Gazans to 'Join the Intifada'

Hamas chief calls to 'increase the intifada,' vows 'Gaza will fulfill its role and is ready for confrontation.'

Hamas: All of Israel is Ours

Ismail Haniyeh threatens entire Jewish state with 'punishment' for 'taking Palestinian land,' hours before Temple Mount riot.

Hamas Threatens Egypt Over Gaza 'Moat'

Haniyeh lashes out at Egyptian project to create water border barrier, warning 'we will do our duty against those besieging Gaza.'

Haniyeh's Sisters Denied Entry to Gaza for Son's Wedding

As part of policy placing pressure on Hamas to free captive Israelis, IDF denies entry to Gaza for relatives of Hamas leader.

Haniyeh Demands Release of 54 Terrorists

Hamas leader demands release of terrorists rearrested since Shalit deal in order to start talks to free Israeli civilian captives.

Haniyeh: Israel Assured Us It Won't Attack

Israel has said it will not launch another war in Gaza, Hamas chief says; hints at reconstruction deal.

Hamas Chief Says Armed Wing 'Stronger' than Ever

Ismail Haniyeh asserts Hamas has recuperated since Gaza war and is more than ready to answer any threats from Israel.

Hamas Demands Release of Hunger-Striking Terrorists

Israel "arrests and kills our sons and our brothers", says Hamas's Haniyeh as he demands the release of hunger-striking prisoners.

Dore Gold: Hamas Cannot Be a Peace Partner

Gold rules out peace talks with Hamas - which is still linked to PA - over their jihadism, acceptance of Al Qaeda.

Haniyeh: Hamas Will Continue 'Armed Resistance' Against Israel

"Hamas negotiates with the enemy with arms, not talks," declares deputy Hamas leader.

Hamas: No Palestinian State Without Gaza

Haniyeh demands Gaza be part of peace talks and Jerusalem be part of 'Palestine,' as Hamas official denies ceasefire negotiation reports.

Poll: Most Palestinian Arabs Support Violence Against Israel

74% of Palestinian Arabs support Hamas's terror tactics against Israel; survey also reveals Hamas-Fatah support split.

A new concession to Hamas?

Haniyeh Reveals Israel Offering a Gas Pipeline to Gaza

Hamas head says Qatar-funded project will see Israel give gas to Gaza power plant - even as he reveals 'camouflage' policy of deception.

Hamas: Gaza 'Still Occupied' By Israel

Hamas deputy politiburo leader Ismail Haniyeh calls on Palestinians to pick up their guns and rid Gaza...of Israelis?

Haniyeh: Hamas Will Continue to Seek National Unity

Senior Hamas member Ismail Haniyeh once again seeks to calm tensions with the rival Fatah movement.

Haniyeh's Sisters Enter Gaza Illegally, Don't Get Jail Time

Hamas leader's sisters, who are Israeli citizens, get slap on wrist for entering Gaza without permission as court rejects jail request.

Haniyeh: The PA Isn't Giving Gaza Enough Money

Senior Hamas leader accuses the PA of not spending a “fair amount” on Gaza, despite unity government between Hamas and Fatah.

Haniyeh: Hamas is Committed to Gaza Ceasefire

Hamas leader says his group remains committed to the agreements reached at the end of Operation Protective Edge.

Haniyeh: PM Not Carrying Out His Responsibilities in Gaza

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh accuses Prime Minister Rami Hamallah of failing to care for Gaza.

'Haniyeh, I Demand that You Give Me Back My Son'

Zehava Shaul, mother of Oron Shaul who was declared dead by the IDF, has a message for Hamas's leader.

Half of Arabs Say Jerusalem Clashes Mean War

Poll in eastern Jerusalem, Gaza, Judea and Samaria reveals 75% miss Arafat, 90% think Sweden set off recognition trend.

Hamas Leader's Sister Hospitalized in Israel

Despite Liberman's anger over Haniyeh's daughter getting Israeli treatment, Moussa Abu Marzouk's sister also being treated in Israel.

Haniyeh: We'll Fight Israel Over Temple Mount

Hamas leader threatens to fight Israel and not allow it to do as it pleases on the Temple Mount.

'Next Time We Won't Treat Haniyeh's Daughter'

Liberman responds to Hamas leader's praise of Jerusalem terrorist who killed a baby; Ecuadorian seminary girl still fighting for her life.

Bereaved Father: Why Are We Treating Haniyeh's Daughter?

Ofer Mendelovich, who lost his son Oz in Gaza, wonders why Israel is "so stupid" to treat Haniyeh's daughter in a Tel Aviv hospital.

Hamas Leader Haniyeh's Daughter Treated in Israel

Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital confirms the girl was treated and released a week ago.

Hamas and Fatah Meet in Gaza: 'The Division is Over'

First PA unity government meeting held in Gaza, as PA tries to convince world donors requested $4 billion won't go to terror.

Haniyeh: No to Disarmament

Gaza Hamas chief joins Mashaal's call to take Israel to International Criminal Court.

Haniyeh Urges Abbas to Take Action Against Israel at ICC

Senior Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh calls to hold Israel accountable for its “crimes in Gaza” at the International Criminal Court.