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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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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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Buoyed by 'Islamic Spring,' Hamas considers new direction
Hamas' political chief Khaled Meshal is stepping down as the militant Palestinian group faces a regional moment of change.
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Terrorism & Security
Israel-Gaza violence: Testing the Arab world's appetite for fresh conflict?
Israel-Gaza violence has flared up again, with Israel killing two militants suspected of plotting attacks along the Israel-Egypt border.
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Terrorism & Security
Are Hamas hardliners trying to derail Hamas-Fatah unity talks?
Hamas's military wing claimed direct responsibility for a Saturday mortar attack on Israel, which prompted a swift response from Israeli forces.
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Terrorism & Security
Palestinian PM announces full cabinet overhaul
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad announced the dissolution of the cabinet Monday, ceding to demands for reform in what may be an effort to stave off protests.
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Rocket attacks on Israel: Why Hamas has an interest in keeping Gaza quiet
Rocket attacks near the Israeli towns of Sderot and Eilat have raised concerns of escalating Israel-Hamas tensions. But while Hamas could be a potential spoiler in peace talks, it also has an interest in avoiding a fresh clash.
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Why the PLO extended Abbas's term
Some say the PLO's move Wednesday to allow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to stay in office beyond January was aimed at salvaging the PLO's legitimacy. Hamas rejects the extension.
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What needs to be solved for Fatah-Hamas reconciliation
Fatah agreed Wednesday to an Egyptian-backed deal, but tension over the Goldstone report and deep distrust have left many skeptical.
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Netanyahu gets nod to form new Israeli government
Netanyahu, who was tapped by President Shimon Peres, has six weeks to form a coalition government.
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After Israeli withdrawal, Hamas asserts victory in Gaza
Officials have pledged to rebuild the coastal enclave.
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Can Egypt broker truce in Gaza once again?
Hamas and Israel say they are weighing an Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire as international calls to end the conflict mount.
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Israelis, Gazans brace for cease-fire's end
A six-month truce with Hamas ends Friday. Violence between Israel and Gaza militants has flared in recent days.
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Israel sees upside in hole in Gaza wall
Israeli officials see opportunity to turn Gaza over to Egypt to provide services.
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