Israeli text messages warn Gazans not to help Hamas build tunnels

Israeli text messages warn Gazans not to help Hamas build tunnels

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Israel’s military is said to have sent telephone messages to the Gaza Strip warning residents against cooperating with the Hamas regime. Hamas said the Israel Army sent messages on the cell phones that urged Palestinians not to obey the Islamist regime in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said the messages […]

Squeeze play: Hamas, in forced bow to Iran, apologizes for backing Syrian rebels

Squeeze play: Hamas, in forced bow to Iran, apologizes for backing Syrian rebels

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Hamas, under pressure to find a new headquarters, has sought to reconcile with Syria. Hamas sources said the Executive Council was reaching out to Iran and Syria after nearly two years of suspended relations. The sources said the council was ready to respond to the main demand of Damascus and […]

Palestinian opposition to Hamas regime revived as Egypt cracks down in Sinai

Palestinian opposition to Hamas regime revived as Egypt cracks down in Sinai

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — The Palestinian opposition has been revived in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. A Palestinian youth movement has announced plans for a campaign against the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip. The movement, “Rebel Against Injustice,” was established amid an Egyptian crackdown on Hamas and Palestinian militias linked to attacks in […]

Palestinians consult with Cairo on cutting funds to Hamas

Palestinians consult with Cairo on cutting funds to Hamas

Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has threatened to launch a campaign against Hamas. Officials said the PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas was examining sanctions against Hamas. They said the options included the severance of reconciliation talks with and financial aid to the Islamist regime in the Gaza Strip. “There will soon be painful […]

Tunisia hosts officials from Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Tunisia hosts officials from Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — A leading U.S. ally in North Africa has hosted two Palestinian groups deemed terrorist by the State Department. Tunisia has welcomed a joint delegation from Hamas and Islamic Jihad. On April 4, the delegation met President Moncef Marzouki, who urged the two organizations to unify the Palestinian movement. “They [internal […]

Egypt ties three Hamas commanders to Aug. 5 Sinai attack

Egypt ties three Hamas commanders to Aug. 5 Sinai attack

Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — Egypt has demanded the extradition of three senior Hamas commanders from the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian daily Al Quds reported that Cairo has relayed a request for the transfer of three senior officials from the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip. Al Quds, quoting a senior security official, said Egypt […]

Iran presses Hamas for expanded IRGC presence in Gaza

Iran presses Hamas for expanded IRGC presence in Gaza

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Iran has been pressing to expand its presence in the Gaza Strip. Arab diplomatic sources said the Iranian leadership was urging the Hamas government of Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh to allow additional military trainers into the Gaza Strip. The sources said Iran, particularly its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, wants to […]

Iran seeks expanded IRGC presence in Gaza Strip

Iran seeks expanded IRGC presence in Gaza Strip

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Iran has been pressing to expand its presence in the Gaza Strip. Arab diplomatic sources said the Iranian leadership was urging the Hamas government of Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh to allow additional military trainers into the Gaza Strip. The sources said Iran, particularly its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, wants to […]

Hamas holds Shura council elections as leadership tensions build

Hamas holds Shura council elections as leadership tensions build

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas has concluded the first phase of leadership elections. The elections were said to have taken place amid increasing tension between the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip and political bureau chief Khaled Masha’al. Hamas sources said the Palestinian Islamic movement has completed elections in the Gaza Strip. They […]