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International parties have hidden agenda to destroy Syria – Hamas leader
EXCLUSIVE: Hamas has not betrayed the Assad regime by relocating from Syria to Qatar and opposes foreign intervention in Syria, says Khaled Meshaal.
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How Hamas brought the fight to Israel’s major cities
From home-made, short-range rockets to weapons that can threaten the populations of Israel’s major cities, Hamas arms are increasing in sophistication – and in destructive capability.
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Israeli air strikes kill seven Hamas members in Gaza
Seven Hamas men are dead and another four are injured after Israeli air strikes on Gaza, in the most deadly day for the Palestinian militant group since 2012.
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Israel and its foes: Hamas, Hezbollah and IS
After the killings of three Israeli teenagers, Binyamin Netanyahu says “Hamas will pay”, while Hamas says an attack by Israel “will open the gates of hell”. So what happens next?
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Israel suspends peace talks after Hamas-Fatah deal
Israel decides to suspend peace talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas after Wednesday’s announcement of a unity deal between Hamas and Fatah.
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Royal Caribbean cruise ship fire in Bahamas
A fire breaks out aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on its way to the Bahamas, forcing 2,200 passengers to end their trip early. Passengers were mustered to assembly points, although none was hurt.
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Hamas leader sets his sights on ‘liberating’ Palestine
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians gather in Gaza City commemorating the 25th anniversary of the founding of Hamas and to hear from Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal.
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Israel and Hamas ‘agree to ceasefire’
Hamas says a ceasefire has been agreed at Egyptian-brokered talks with Israel that will come into effect tonight. But Israel says a deal has not been finalised.
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Explosions rock Gaza as Israel targets Hamas
More buildings are destroyed in Gaza as Israel continues to hit Hamas targets – 18 Palestinians were reportedly killed in overnight strikes while three Israelis have been killed since Wednesday.
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Ban Ki Moon urges Israel and Hamas to stop escalation
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon calls on Israel to exercise “maximum restraint” to avoid further bloodshed in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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Hague blames Hamas for violence in Gaza and Israel
William Hague says Hamas bears responsibility for escalating violence in the region, as Israel’s prime minister says the army is prepared for a “significant widening” of its operation.
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Hamas military chief Jaabari killed by Israeli air strike
The head of the military wing of Hamas dies in a targeted strike by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, because of his “decade-long terrorist activity”.
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Middle East in flux as Hamas shifts from Iran
The Israel-Palestinian conflict has been simmering as usual while the world has been distracted by last year’s Arab Spring and its repercussions. But the changes in the region affect Israel and the Palestinians too
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Israel and Hamas agree prisoner swap
Hamas will swap more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in return for the release of Israeli solider Gilad Shalit.
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Fatah and Hamas sign reconciliation deal
The Palestinian Fatah party has agreed to form a unity Government with Hamas during clandestine talks brokered by Egypt.
