Fatah Hamas reconciliation

Dahlan’s Fatah Democratic Reform faction seeks to end Palestinian infighting - exclusive

A letter seen by The Jerusalem Post shows Fatah's reformist factions, led by Mohammed Dahlan, aiming to unify with Hamas.

A man drives a tuk-tuk past portraits of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat (C) and former Fatah security chief in Gaza Mohammed Dahlan (R) in Beirut's Burj al-Barajneh camp for Palestinian refugees on May 14, 2024; illustrative.
Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas chairs the first meeting of the Palestinian unity government, June 2, 2014.

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 Ayelet Khon and Shar Shnurman walk past the remains of a home that was destroyed following the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, January 13, 2024

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Hamas cedes Gaza border crossings to Palestinian Authority control

The handover follows the conclusion of a reconciliation deal in October between the two Palestinian rival factions.

Hamas hands over control of the Rafa border crossing with Egypt to the Palestinian Authority

Iran slams 'bloodthirsty' Israel following Gaza terror tunnel destruction

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to maintain Israel's defensive edge following the strike on the tunnel.

Mourners carry the body of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant during his funeral in the central Gaza Strip October 31, 2017

Hamas security chief in Gaza wounded in explosion

A number of Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian officials on Friday visited Abu Naim’s hospital bedside.

Tawfiq Abu Naim, head of Hamas-run security forces in Gaza, speaks during a news conference, in Gaza City.

Hamas Gaza Chief: Palestinians’ weapons should be controlled by the PLO

Hamas’s armed wing, the Izzadin Kassam Brigades, and smaller militant groups in Gaza have tens of thousands of members, who possess thousands of guns, rockets and other weapons.

A Palestinian Hamas militant takes part in a Gaza rally marking the twelfth anniversary of the death of late Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

Peace conditions

The security cabinet included the humanitarian condition that Hamas must return the bodies of Israeli soldiers as well as the two Israeli citizens it holds.

US Envoy Jason Greenblatt flanked by Israeli Regional Cooperation Minister Tzahi Hanegbi (left) and PA Water Authority head Mazen Ghuneim.

Hamas rejects recognizing Israel, an absolute US demand

Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar says the issue is only ‘when to erase’ the Jewish state

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar attends a rally in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip January 7, 2016

Analysis: Will Israel hold Abbas responsible for Hamas attacks?

Most analysts contend that Hamas will not lay down its arms, as called for by PA President Mahmoud Abbas as a precondition for assuming control over the enclave.

A man holds a picture of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during celebrations after Hamas said it reached a deal with Palestinian rival Fatah, in Gaza City October 12, 2017

Leaked: The six clauses of the Fatah-Hamas deal

The contents of the deal, reached last week, had not been revealed until now.

Palestinians parade during celebrations after Hamas said it reached a deal with Palestinian rival Fatah, in Gaza City, October 12, 2017.

Hamas announces Palestinian unity deal with rival Fatah

The two groups met in Cairo Thursday afternoon.

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah (left) shakes hands with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Gaza City on October 2.

Understanding Hamas

They are not friends of Israel; they are bitter enemies.

YOUNG PALESTINIANS in a military graduation ceremony at a Hamas summer camp in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip earlier this year