Jun 28 Israel Attacks Gaza After Soldier Captured By Admin, PBS News Hour Israeli troops attacked parts of Gaza in response to the Palestinian abduction of an Israeli soldier. After destroying three Palestinian bridges, forces crossed into Gaza for the first time since the Israeli withdrawal 10 months ago. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch Palestinian Parliament Delays Vote on Referendum Recognizing Israel In the wake of violent confrontations between security forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and members of the militant Hamas group, Palestinian leaders on Monday chose to table a decision on whether to pass a controversial referendum recognizing Israel's… Continue watching
May 25 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. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 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."… Continue watching
May 19 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. Continue reading
May 08 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. Continue reading
Apr 07 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. Continue reading
Mar 26 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. Continue reading
Feb 12 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. Continue reading
Jan 26 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. Continue reading