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Who is Hamas? 5 questions about the Palestinian militant group.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to form a unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority and head of rival Palestinian faction Fatah. But who is Hamas? What is their relationship with Fatah, and what might Hamas gain from reconciling with them? Here are five key questions about Hamas.
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New female judge transforms Islamic court
Khouloud el-Faqeeh is part Judge Judy, part Sunday School teacher.
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Bush struggles with legacy on Mideast peace
Ms. Rice concludes a one-day trip to the region Monday. Her 22 visits have netted little progress.
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Israeli settlers in West Bank defy promise
A permanent settlement in Maskiyot could hinder a faltering peace process as Palestinian and Israeli leaders meet with US secretary of State.
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Olmert plows ahead on peace talks
Israeli prime minister resigns from his post, but vows to pursue a deal with Palestinians and Syrians.
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Obama tries to balance solidarity and neutrality
The latest stops in his Mideast tour included the rocket-besieged Israeli town of Sderot and the West Bank town of Ramallah.
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Israelis weigh Jerusalem vulnerabilities in wake of bulldozer attack
For Palestinians in areas of Jerusalem seized in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, the attack reinforces their precarious status in-between their countrymen in the West Bank and Israel.
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As Gaza cease-fire holds, Israel eases economic blockade
Some analysts says that Hamas's ability to enforce the Egyptian-brokered truce with Israel could widen international acceptance of the militant Islamist organization.
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Gaza cease-fire: will it give Hamas greater clout?
The agreement may mark a break with a longstanding Israeli and American boycott of the Islamic militant organization, giving Hamas incentive to enforce the deal.
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How many West Bank barriers will Israel forgo?
Sixty roadblocks have been removed in the Palestinian territory, but critics say that isn't enough to improve life in the West Bank.
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