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Latest in Tag: hamas
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 Hamasâ 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 âobfuscates realityâ in Sinai coverage: Egypt
Israel, not Egypt, is the cause of Gazaâs woes, says Foreign Ministry
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 Egyptâs border measures are not intended to harm Palestinians
Hamas rejects construction of âwater channelsâ 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 âexceptional interactionâ 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
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
When Israel’s army withdrew from Gaza in 2005, many hoped that peace would follow. Ten years on, some say the move was a mistake, while others are asking if the occupation, as defined by international law, ever ended. On August 15, 2005, emotional images of Israeli soldiers made their way around the world as the …
Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia for talks on regional issues
âThere were no meetings with Hamas, we support Egyptâs stance towards them,â says Saudi FM
Israeli air force strikes Gaza after rocket hits Israel
No injuries or deaths reported in both incidents
Trial to ban Hamas members from entering, leaving Egypt postponed to 2 August
Lawsuit argues members participated in attacks against Egyptian security forces
UN report on Gaza levels accusations against both sides
Israel rejected report, Hamas applauded condemnation of possible Israeli war crimes
2 militants killed, 14 arrested: State media Â
Egypt/Gaza border to open for three days starting Tuesday
Court might withdraw death sentence in Morsi trial: Experts
Defence team spokesperson in âPrison Breakâ and espionage trials anticipates court to withdraw many death sentences
Arab Spring and the rise of non-state actors
By Fadi Elhusseini In the past four years, Arabs have been living an endless Sisyphean ordeal, an unexpected nightmare after rising for what they called “the Arab Spring”. A very similar scenario was cloned in most of the Arab Spring countries. Alas, a hopeful revolution turned into belligerence, then into strife followed by a war, …
Rafah border to be opened for 3 days
The border was last opened two weeks ago
Cairo court cancels Hamas âterroristâ designation
Hamas considers court’s decision “correction of a previous mistake and will have positive repercussions on the relationship between Egypt and Hamas”
Hamas official warns of another possible war in Gaza
Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza in response to alleged rocket fired from the strip
Rafah border crossing to be opened on 26-27 May
Border was last opened in March
Hamas calls verdict on Palestinians in Morsi trial ‘shocking’, ‘sad’
“Some were martyrs of resistance a long time ago,” says Hamas spokesperson
Presidency mourns judges killed in armed North Sinai attack
Attack on judges should make them more determined to pursue justice, says Al-Sisi
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis trial postponed to 19 May
Defendants stand charged with killing police officers and attempting to kill former interior minister among other charges