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
Apr 19 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 22 Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Air Strike Hamas founder and spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin was killed in an Israeli helicopter missile strike outside a Gaza City mosque Monday, prompting threats of revenge by Palestinian militants. Continue reading
Sep 06 Palestinian PM Abbas Resigns; Hamas Founder Wounded in Strike By Admin, PBS News Hour Just days after asking the Palestinian Legislative Council for more authority to negotiate with Israel and the U.S., Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas resigned his post Saturday. Continue reading
Aug 21 Senior Hamas Leader Killed in Strike; Militants End Truce Israeli military forces killed a senior leader in the Hamas political movement Thursday in a missile strike two days after a suicide bombing on a Jerusalem bus left 20 people dead. Continue reading