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After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
Middle East

After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity

Grim records mark the 10th anniversary of Hamas rule in Gaza — the longest-ever daily electricity and water cuts, 60…
Hamas leader heads to Egypt for rare talks with officials
Egypt

Hamas leader heads to Egypt for rare talks with officials

Hamas’ newly chosen leader in the Gaza Strip on Sunday traveled to Cairo for talks with Egyptian security officials, in…
Hamas denies Qatar to expel leaders, but says some to move
Middle East

Hamas denies Qatar to expel leaders, but says some to move

Hamas is denying a report that host Qatar has asked several leaders of the Islamic militant group to leave, but…
Palestinian power struggle threatens further Gaza power cuts
Middle East

Palestinian power struggle threatens further Gaza power cuts

When Gaza’s 2 million residents break their dawn-to-dusk fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, much of the territory…
Hamas executes three Palestinians over killing it says were ordered by Israel
Middle East

Hamas executes three Palestinians over killing it says were ordered by Israel

Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement executed three Palestinians on Thursday convicted of killing a commander in the Islamist group’s armed wing…
IS mourns Palestinian member killed in Sinai, says Hamas militants to join ‘Sinai Province’
Egypt

IS mourns Palestinian member killed in Sinai, says Hamas militants to join ‘Sinai Province’

The North Sinai Tribes Union announced on Monday that a Palestinian Islamic State militant was killed amid ongoing clashes between…
Palestinian West Bank local elections a test for Fatah party
Middle East

Palestinian West Bank local elections a test for Fatah party

Palestinians choose mayors and local councils in communities across the West Bank on Saturday, a rare chance to cast ballots…
Hamas says Ismail Haniyeh chosen as Islamic group’s leader
Middle East

Hamas says Ismail Haniyeh chosen as Islamic group’s leader

The Hamas Islamic militant movement that controls the Gaza Strip announced Saturday it had chosen its former Gaza prime minister…
Hamas to soften stance on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood in policy document: sources
Middle East

Hamas to soften stance on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood in policy document: sources

The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will remove a call for Israel's destruction and drop its association with the Muslim Brotherhood…
Abbas turns screw on Hamas by cutting Gaza’s electricity
Middle East

Abbas turns screw on Hamas by cutting Gaza’s electricity

With the prospect looming of a Middle East peace initiative by a new US administration more sympathetic to Israel, Palestinian…
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