Hamas forms new plainclothes security force modeled after Iran’s Basij

Hamas forms new plainclothes security force modeled after Iran’s Basij

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas has been forming a new security unit in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian sources said Hamas has been recruiting a militia force that would maintain regime protection. The sources said the militia, trained in light weapons, was meant to free Hamas’ military wing from engaging with civilians. “Hamas is […]

Hamas announcement confirm renewed tunnel operations against Israel

Hamas announcement confirm renewed tunnel operations against Israel

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Less than a month after its 50-day war, Hamas acknowledged renewed tunnel operations against Israel. Hamas said it oversaw attack tunnel operations in the Gaza Strip. On Sept. 18, Hamas reported the death of a fighter in a tunnel accident. “The Izzedin Kassam Brigades of Hamas’ military wing announces […]

Hamas reports it shot down Israeli drone over Gaza Strip

Hamas reports it shot down Israeli drone over Gaza Strip

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas has reported the interception of an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle. Hamas’ military wing, Izzedin Kassam Brigades, said it shot down an Israeli UAV in the northern Gaza Strip. This marked the first claim of the seizure of an Israeli UAV by Hamas or its Palestinian militia allies. “The […]

Mubarak officials blame Hamas, Hizbullah for his ouster

Mubarak officials blame Hamas, Hizbullah for his ouster

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The ousted regime of President Hosni Mubarak say Hamas and Hizbullah triggered the revolt in Egypt in 2011. Mubarak’s interior minister asserted that Hamas and Hizbullah sent operatives to foment strife during the protests against the regime in January and February 2011. The former minister, Habib Adli, said the Iranian […]