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Israel strikes Hamas targets amid rising tensions
Israeli forces respond to rocket fire by hitting ‘several targets’ belonging to Hamas
Israel strikes Hamas observation points after Gaza launched explosive balloons
No injuries occurred from strikes, Israel stated it has difficulty in dealing with ‘Gaza Balloons’
After return of its elements to Gaza: Haniyeh thanks Egypt, commends depths of relations
Experts believe involved individuals may have been abducted by IS in its conflict with Hamas
We Choose You: Campaign supporting PA President
Israel behind attempt to remove Abbas, says spokesperson for campaign
Cairo may host Palestinian reconciliation talks: Fatah senior official
Moscow hosted talks to end tensions between Fatah, Hamas
Fatah recommends forming new national cabinet, without Hamas
Hamas denounces PA decision, outlining new cabinet as legislative
Hamas retakes Rafah border crossing, denouncing PA withdrawal
Egyptian MP urged officials to “prevent Hamas from ruling crossing, poses threat to national security”
Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after a rocket fired from Strip
No casualties or injuries from both sides have been reported
Hamas asserts its non-intervention in Egypt’s internal affairs, denies Mubarak’s testimony
Past ruler was testifying in ‘Prison Break’ case where onetime President Mohamed Morsi is standing trial
Hamas rejects Abbas’ decision to dissolve parliament, calls on Egypt to block measures
PA president resolves Palestinian parliament, insists on legislative elections within 6 months
Russia to mediate talks between Fatah, Hamas
Any cut in international aid will affect 190,000 Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza: UN
Haniya calls for national government, praising Egypt’s role in supporting Palestinians on 31st anniversary
“I am prepared to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Gaza, Cairo, or anywhere”, Hamas’ leader says
US’s draft resolution against Hamas fails to receive two-thirds of votes
Draft received votes from 87 countries in favour, 58 were against, 32 abstained, 16 others did not vote
Hamas in Cairo, Abbas threatens from America
Efforts of last opportunity to avoid explosion of situation in Gaza
Hamas-Israel long-term truce uncertain amid Abbas opposition, Gaza protests
Internal Palestinian reconciliation stands in way of negotiations with Israel
Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, another round for stagnant situation
Meanwhile, efforts continue to overcome fragile ceasefire with Israel
Egypt intensifies reconciliation talks with Hamas, Fatah
Egyptian officials meet with delegations from both groups to study continuation of reconciliation talks
Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire, amid fears of full scale war
Egypt’s Islamic institutions denounce Israel’s Jewish ‘nation-state’ law
A war of succession
On 12 October, the two warring Palestinian organisations, Fatah and Hamas, signed an agreement, under the auspices of the Egyptian Intelligence Service, to carry out a major national reconciliation. According to this agreement, Hamas was supposed to hand over local governance in the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian government headed by Rami Hamdallah. The Cairo …
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Reconciliation efforts resumed
An Egyptian delegation arrived on Sunday 25 February to Gaza, in an effort to bring closer together Fatah and Hamas. Through an Egyptian mediation effort, the two Palestinian factions had signed an agreement on 12 October 2017 in Cairo, committing themselves to carrying out, in letter and spirit, a previous reconciliation accord reached back in …
Hamas senior leaders meet Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo
Egypt brokered reconciliation between Hamas, Fatah to end Palestinian division
Cairo hosts Palestinian reconciliation negotiations between Hamas, Fatah
Palestinian rivals agreed to delay transferring power to reconciliation government
Palestinian reconciliation 3-day dialogue launched in Cairo
Fatah, Hamas say they aim to implement 2011 Cairo Agreement
Hamas hands over Rafah border crossing to PA under auspices of Egypt
Crossing expected to be open on regular basis by mid-November, says Azzam Al-Ahmad
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness on achieving Palestinian reconciliation
The president’s meeting with the head of the WJC included discussions over regional issues, efforts to counter terrorism and bilateral relations
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Shoukry discusses outcome of Palestinian reconciliation with Jordanian counterpart
They also discussed bilateral relations and regional issues in mutual interest
Russia welcomes Palestinian reconciliation agreement
Turkey and Qatar tell Hamas they support unity efforts
Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation deal in Cairo
Sponsored by the Egyptian General Intelligence, the agreement sets a deadline for governmental control in the Gaza Strip
Hamas, Fatah say they’re positive after first round of reconciliation talks
Meeting resumed in Cairo on Wednesday
A history of Palestine’s failed reconciliation
Occupied Palestine has a complex history of rulership and control, which has deepened with the physical and political intervention of Israel in Arab territories