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Abbas to Issue Referendum on Whether the Palestinians Should Recognizing Israel

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he would call a referendum on whether the Palestinian government should accept Israel if Hamas does not back the idea within 10 days.

Israeli Prime Minister Urges U.S. to Back Border Plan

Appearing before the U.S. Congress Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert outlined his plan to finalize Israel's border, promised to negotiate with the Palestinians and called a nuclear-capable Iran "intolerable."…

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Rival Palestinian Forces Face Off in Gaza City

By PBS News Hour

Tensions between members of Hamas and Fatah intensified Friday when authorities at a Gaza border crossing briefly detained a senior Hamas official trying to enter the territory with the equivalent of $800,000 in cash hidden under his clothing.

Key Player: Hamas

By PBS News Hour

Hamas, the largest Islamist movement in the Palestinian territories, was formed in 1987 after the beginning of the first Palestinian uprising.

U.S. and Europe Halt Payments to Hamas Government

By PBS News Hour

The United States and European Commission halted aid payments to the Hamas-led Palestinian government Friday after the new cabinet refused to renounce violence or recognize Israel's right to exist.

Hamas, Future of Peace Talks Weigh on Israeli Elections

By PBS News Hour

Tuesday's elections in Israel will likely mark a crucial point in determining the country's future as well as its relationship with a new Palestinian Authority dominated by the militant group Hamas.

Hamas Victory Sheds Light on Palestinian Finances

By PBS News Hour

Hamas' victory over the ruling Fatah Party in recent Palestinian elections has prompted Western governments to consider cutting off their economic aid, a move that would financially cripple the fledgling government.

Hamas Wins Majority in Palestinian Government

By PBS News Hour

The Islamic militant group Hamas won a landslide victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections, winning 76 out of 132 seats in the legislature, election officials announced Thursday.

Hamas Selects New Leader in Secret After Israel Kills Rantisi

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians mourning the assassination of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi over the weekend called for revenge as the militant group appointed his replacement in secret.

Hamas Names New Leader a Day After Founder’s Assassination

Hamas chose hard-liner Abdel Aziz Rantisi as its leader in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian militant group announced one day after Israel assassinated its spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in a missile strike.