By Robert Berger Jerusalem 27 June 2006 Palestinian representatives of the main political factions attend a press conference in Gaza City, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Rival Palestinian factions have agreed on a document implicitly recognizing Israel. Isr...
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 27 May 2006 Tensions are rising in the Gaza Strip after the Islamic militant group Hamas, which took control of the Palestinian Authority eight weeks ago, redeployed a controversial militia. Hamas has also rejected a presi...
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 03 June 2006 The Islamic militant group Hamas, which heads the Palestinian Authority, plans to begin paying overdue salaries to government employees next week. But it is now...
By Sonja Pace Jerusalem 20 April 2006 Ambassador Dan Gillerman Israel's ambassador to the United Nations this week linked the Hamas-led Palestinian government to Iran and to what he called a new "axis...
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 20 April 2006 Palestinian minister of Jerusalem affairs Khaled Abu Arafa, center, leaves following a meeting with Israeli parliament members Slapped with Israeli sanctions,...
By Sonja Pace Jerusalem 19 April 2006 Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri Hamas officials are denying allegations that their militants have smuggled weapons into Jordan. The surprise charges have prompted...
By David Gollust Washington 17 April 2006 Scott McClellan The United States is condemning officials of Hamas, which now runs the Palestinian Authority, for remarks condoning the suicide attack Monday...
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 07 April 2006 The Islamic militant group Hamas, which took control of the Palestinian Authority last week, says it is prepared to soften its position toward Israel. Israel i...
By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 05 April 2006 The Palestinian foreign minister is denying reports he might accept a two-state solution with Israel. The new Hamas government held its first cabinet meeting to d...
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 01 April 2006 Ismail Haniyeh looks on as he receives congratulations from ministers and diplomats at the Council of Ministers in Gaza City The Islamic militant group Hamas i...