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Alaa Youssef denies Egypt sponsored agreement between Hamas movement and Dahlan
Statements reported on Palestinian news sites
Is Hamas separating itself from the Brotherhood?
Hamas declares independence from the brotherhood; however, experts remain sceptical whether the manoeuvre will appeal to the Egyptian state
Hamas Movement leader arrives in Egypt: Israeli media
Haaretz said that Haniya will hold meetings with security officials in Egypt from the intelligence apparatus
Morsi, Brotherhood leaders granted retrial in ‘Hamas espionage’ case
Annulled verdicts ranged from death to prison sentences
Egypt is keeping Palestinians hostage in detention: Hamas
The four hostages were kidnapped last year, reportedly by Egyptian security forces in Sinai
Appeal sessions in Hamas espionage case to start 25 October
Defence team argues lack of evidence, demands suspension of sentences
Detainees in Hisham Barakat assassination case subjected to violations: lawyer, families
Barakat was assassinated on 29 June 2015 in an attack that targeted his motorcade
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Trial of assailants in Hisham Barakat assassination postponed to 13 July
The prosecution accused the defendants of cooperating with Hamas to provide perpetrators with logistic and military support, says state media
Disputes between Hamas, Fatah continue despite Egypt’s calls for reconciliation
Hamas accuses Fatah of being loyal to Israel, Fatah threatens to sue Al-Zahar
Tunnel found, fresh Gaza clashes between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas fighters have clashed in southern Gaza in the most serious incidents since a devastating war in 2014. Israel’s army has said it found another cross-border tunnel used by Palestinian militants.
Hamas declares a new phase of bilateral relations with Egypt
Hamas refuted all rumours, accusations during meeting with Egyptian intelligence, says Hamas official
No negotiations over ‘captive soldiers’: Hamas
The spokesman’s statements come following statements by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week in which he said there is “significant development” in the status of the soldiers, hinting at negotiations that must be kept low-profile
Hamas, Brotherhood deny Egypt’s accusations of ‘assassinating’ Hisham Barakat
You should look among yourselves for the killer of the general prosecutor, says Brotherhood
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Minister of Interior accuses Brotherhood, Hamas of assassinating former prosecutor general
Barakat was assassinated in June 2015 in an attack that targeted his motorcade
Hamas bans New Year’s celebrations in Gaza
New Year’s Eve festivities have been banned by Hamas, the de-facto rulers of the Gaza Strip. The Islamist group says the celebrations were “incompatible” with Islam.
Rafah border opened for 2 days amid slight tensions
Hundreds gather at border to protest Hamas’ management of the crossing, say news reports
Rafah border crossing opened for 2 days
Reports of possible Egyptian-Palestinian agreements on crossing
Sharp decline in reported terrorist attacks in August: TIMEP
Reported counter-terrorism operations witnessed a continued decrease from 191 in July to 177 in August
New York Times ‘obfuscates reality’ in Sinai coverage: Egypt
Israel, not Egypt, is the cause of Gaza’s woes, says Foreign Ministry
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Tunnel destruction will hasten reconciliation, in coordination with Abbas: Palestine expert
Tunnels intensify division, put more pressure on Palestinians due to rising prices, says Osama Shaath
Al-Sisi, Abbas meet to discuss Palestinian issue
Egyptian president also stresses Egypt’s border measures are not intended to harm Palestinians
Hamas rejects construction of ‘water channels’ along Gaza border
This is a normal security procedure designed to destroy smuggling tunnels, says security analyst Khaled Okasha
Hamas diplomatic activism: Modified strategies and new alliances
By Fadi Elhusseini Many observers saw in Tony Blair’s meeting with head of Hamas’ political bureau Khaled Meshaal a breakthrough that may take Hamas out of the bottleneck and may lead to a long-term truce between the movement and Israel. Yet, with the ensuing meetings Meshaal held, it appears that the crux of the issue …
Hamas sees improved relations with Egypt: Meshaal
There is “exceptional interaction” between Egypt and Palestine both currently and historically, says Hamas leader
Al-Qassam Brigades vow action over abducted Palestinians
Whereabouts of four abducted Palestinians are as yet unknown
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Rafah border crossing closed on Friday
A total of 6329 people crossed the Rafah border from and to the Gaza Strip in the past four days.
Kidnapping of Palestinians in Sinai cannot be evaded: Hamas movement
Four Palestinians were reportedly abducted on their way from Gaza to Cairo through the Rafah border crossing
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for 4 days
Border has been largely closed on account of rising tensions with Hamas
Fight continues 10 years after Israel ‘left’ Gaza
Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia for talks on regional issues
“There were no meetings with Hamas, we support Egypt’s stance towards them,” says Saudi FM