Special to WorldTribune.com An internal struggle is afoot over whether Hamas should cut its ties with Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). On one side, the old guard in Gaza, led by former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and “military wing” official Yahya Sinwar, want to sever ties to ISIL. On the other side, a […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has been concealing renewed mortar and rocket fire by Hamas and its militia allies in the Gaza Strip. An Israel Army officer asserted that the military brass refused to acknowledge Hamas and other Palestinian fire into Israel since the ceasefire in August 2014. The officer, Maj. Ran […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Hamas has been dismayed by Egypt’s mediation of a ceasefire with Israel. Hamas has signaled its dismay in more than two weeks of mediation by Egypt for a ceasefire with Israel. Hamas sources said Egypt sought to harden’s Israel’s positions on such issues as demilitarization, a Gaza sea port and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Despite a Palestinian unity government, Hamas remains in control of the Gaza Strip. Palestinian sources said Hamas has maintained its military and security forces despite the introduction of Palestinian Authority security officers in the Gaza Strip. The sources said Hamas continued to control the borders of the 360-square kilometer […]
Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Hamas political leaders have expressed dismay over the transfer of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority. Palestinian sources said leaders of the Hamas regime were warning their superiors against the reconciliation agreement with the rival Fatah movement. The leaders expressed opposition to the dismantling of the Islamist regime and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas said it conducted its last Cabinet meeting before an expected Palestinian Authority takeover of the Gaza Strip. A Hamas statement said the Cabinet convened on May 27 for what was termed its last session. The Cabinet said it was awaiting orders to relay authority to a PA unity […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — The Hamas regime has sent a message to Israel to halt retaliation for rocket attacks on the Jewish state. Israeli sources said Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh urged Israel to stop air strikes on the Gaza Strip. Haniyeh said Israel should refrain from responding to Palestinian rocket attacks on […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has determined that Hamas was split over whether to continue its ceasefire with the Jewish state. Military sources said the intelligence community assessed that the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip was under strain from senior commanders to resume missile and rocket strikes against Israel. The sources […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — The Hamas regime has been wary over the prospect of increasing unrest in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian sources said the Islamist regime has sought to prevent unauthorized demonstrations and other expressions of protest in the Gaza Strip. The sources said Hamas’ military took over internal security while Prime Minister […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas has been training teenagers to help repel any invasion by neighboring Egypt and Israel. The Hamas military recruited thousands of high school students for a six-day course that included shooting and bombings. Instructors came from Hamas’ military wing, Izzedin Kassam, and also focused on teaching the teenagers to […]