Senior Palestinian leader of the Islamic group Hamas Mahmoud Zahar mourns over the body of his son Hussam, 24, during his funeral at his family home after he was killed by an Israeli air strike during a an Israeli military operation in Gaza on January 15, 2008. Israeli troops killed at least 17 Palestinians during a raid east of Gaza City. (UPI Photo/Ismael Mohamad).
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Hamas faces daunting solo government challenge
The radical Islamist movement Hamas was facing the challenge of solo government on Monday after presenting a cabinet list to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas notable by its absence of other parties.
Jihad leader killed as Israel keeps militants in crosshairs
The leader of Islamic Jihad's military wing in the West Bank was shot dead by troops on Tuesday as Israel vowed to continue its policy of targeting Palestinian militants.
Abbas set to task Hamas with forming government
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas was set to formally task Hamas' Ismail Haniya on Tuesday with forming a new government as Israel's acting prime minister said that hopes for peace had not disappeared.
Fatah rules out joining Hamas coalition
Deputies from Fatah confirmed on Sunday that the beleaguered faction would not join Hamas in a coalition government after the radical Islamists' sensational election victory.
Gaza crossing open but not everyone is happy
Last week, and for the first time in nearly four decades, Palestinians crossing from the Gaza Strip into Egypt did not have to submit to Israeli security checks. Thanks to a deal in part brokered by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Novembe
Hamas head 'willing to consider talks' with Israel
Hamas said on November 9 that it was prepared to consider holding talks with Israel but vowed not to disarm, two months before the radical Islamist group contests its first Palestinian legislative elections.
Israeli army packs up in Gaza
The Israeli army was demolishing the last of its buildings and packing up remaining equipment Friday while awaiting final orders for a lightning withdrawal from Gaza after a 38-year occupation.
Fatah sets up 'popular army' to cope with Gaza pullout
Fatah, the ruling Palestinian party, has begun recruiting a "popular army" responsible for helping to keep law and order after Israel's pullout from the Gaza Strip, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
Palestinians prepare for polls
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat kicked off a voter registration drive in Ramallah on September 4, the first step in registering some 1.
Hamas calls for Intifada
Hamas calls for Intifada Combined dispatches The radical Palestinian movement Hamas said on 26 April that it had asked President Yasser Arafat to relaunch the Intifada against Israel as the only option available to the Palestinians.
