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Fatah skips Cairo talks as Hamas delays Gaza disarmament

France 24’s Arabic service noted that many believe Fatah’s stretches of absence were due to the Democratic Reform Bloc’s participation.

 Palestinian gunmen from the Balata Brigade of the Fatah movement carry their weapons during a military parade, in Balata refugee camp, in the West Bank, on November 4, 2022.
Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023.

Twenty years after Gaza withdrawal, threat of terror remains - opinion

 Ofri Bibas Levy, 37, poses with a picture of her family still held hostage after representatives of families of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 held a press conference, after submitting legal filings to the International Criminal Court. February 14, 2024.

Bibas family: When Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir were not on Saturday's list, our world collapsed

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank. April 22, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War Day 199: What's going on in Gaza, Syria, Iraq?


Hamas says it's ready to talk with Fatah

The statement was released following a meeting led by Haniyeh and the Egyptian Intelligence chief.

Fatah official Nabil Shaath (L) and Hamas deputy political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Palestinian Authority threatens to cut all funds to Gaza

Abbas told Meretz party leader Gal-On that if the situation with Hamas does not change soon, “we’ll gradually reduce our [financial] support to Gaza by 100%.”

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) talks with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Gaza health care suffers as Palestinian factions play blame game

Hamas says that Abbas restricted transfers of medicine to Gaza in March, accusing Hamas of failing to reimburse the PA for its purchases, and cut the salaries of its officials in May.

Palestinian boy Ahmed Abu Saman, 16, who was injured in a car accident, lies on a bed at the emergency department at Shifa hospital, Gaza's largest public medical facility, in Gaza City, March 29, 2017.

Hamas delegation says situation in Gaza will be eased

Since the first Hamas delegation’s visit to Cairo, Egypt has sent a number of diesel fuel shipments to Gaza to alleviate the electricity crisis there.

HAMAS LEADER Ismail Haniyeh gestures during a news conference in Gaza City earlier this month

Hamas calls on feuding Arab world to resolve its differences

Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya.

Analysis: Gaza’s problems in the greater scheme of things

Although this is an internal Palestinian battle, there is concern in Jerusalem that – as was the case in 2014 – Hamas might respond by restoring to its default mode: attacking Israel.

Palestinian Hamas militants take part in a protest against the Israeli police raid on Jerusalem's al-Aksa mosque in Khan Yunis

Israeli Minister halts Gaza electricity reduction

Gaza is caught in an endless tug of war.

Palestinians walk on a road during a power cut in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.

New Hamas policy document is an attempt to deceive the world

The jihad to liberate Palestine will remain a legitimate right, duty, and honor for all members of our people and our Muslim nation.’

HAMAS LEADER Ismail Haniyeh gestures during a news conference in Gaza City earlier this month

Hamas announces it captured suspected killer of armed wing leader

Group says it is confident Israel is behind the assassination.

The son of senior Hamas militant Mazen Fuqaha sits on the shoulders of Hamas Gaza Chief Yehya Al-Sinwar during a memorial service for Fuqaha, in Gaza City March 27, 2017

For 3rd straight year, Hamas defeats Fatah in student council election

The Hamas-affiliated Islamic Bloc won 25 seats on the council of Bir Zeit University, compared to 22 seats won by the Fatah-backed Shabibah.

Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmad (L) and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.