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Twenty years after Gaza withdrawal, threat of terror remains - opinion

The Palestinians had a chance to build a viable and flourishing presence in Gaza; instead, they opted for terrorism and hate.

Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023.
 Ofri Bibas Levy, 37, poses with a picture of her family still held hostage after representatives of families of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 held a press conference, after submitting legal filings to the International Criminal Court. February 14, 2024.

Bibas family: When Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir were not on Saturday's list, our world collapsed

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank. April 22, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War Day 199: What's going on in Gaza, Syria, Iraq?

 Smoke rises over Gaza as seen from Southern Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, November 10, 2023.

Escalating tensions between Fatah, Hamas will impact post-war Gaza


Hamas and Fatah ask Egypt to postpone transfer of responsibility for Gaza

Under an agreement signed by Hamas and Fatah in Cairo in mid-October, the PA is supposed to take full responsibility for Gaza by Friday.

Head of Hamas delegation Saleh Arouri and Fatah leader Azzam Ahmad sign a reconciliation deal in Cairo, Egypt, October 12, 2017.

Hamas, PA unity appears to founder

On Tuesday afternoon, for the first time in more than 10 years, the Ramallah-based PA ordered all of its Gaza-based employees to return to work in ministries and government bodies.

Head of Hamas delegation Saleh Arouri hugs Fatah leader Azzam Ahmad as they sign a reconciliation deal in Cairo, Egypt, October 12, 2017.

Senior Fatah official: Iran is top sponsor of Palestinian division

Fatah and Hamas are currently struggling to implement a reconciliation deal that was reached earlier this month.

Palestinians parade during celebrations after Hamas said it reached a deal with Palestinian rival Fatah, in Gaza City, October 12, 2017.

Palestinian factions call for elections by end of 2018

According to the statement, the factions deferred the choice of a final date for the elections to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Mahmoud Abbas

Why the PA wants full control of Gaza’s weapons and security

The PA wants to prevent a scenario in which it takes responsibility for Gaza but militant groups can still carry out attacks on Israel.

A man holds a picture of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during celebrations after Hamas said it reached a deal with Palestinian rival Fatah, in Gaza City October 12, 2017

Hamas security chief in Gaza wounded in explosion

A number of Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian officials on Friday visited Abu Naim’s hospital bedside.

Tawfiq Abu Naim, head of Hamas-run security forces in Gaza, speaks during a news conference, in Gaza City.

Analysis: Will Israel hold Abbas responsible for Hamas attacks?

Most analysts contend that Hamas will not lay down its arms, as called for by PA President Mahmoud Abbas as a precondition for assuming control over the enclave.

A man holds a picture of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during celebrations after Hamas said it reached a deal with Palestinian rival Fatah, in Gaza City October 12, 2017

Understanding Hamas

They are not friends of Israel; they are bitter enemies.

YOUNG PALESTINIANS in a military graduation ceremony at a Hamas summer camp in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip earlier this year

Fatah, Hamas hold reconciliation talks in Cairo

While Hamas and Fatah have said they want to reunite the Palestinian territories, they have to overcome a number of obstacles to do that.

Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmad (L) and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Hamas-Fatah talks to address sensitive Gaza security arrangements

Abbas has pledged there would be "one authority, one law, one administration, one weapon," but Hamas says it won't surrender arms.

Hamas members and Abbas