The Mainstreaming of Hamas Continues as Palestinian Unity Gains Steam
Hamas vows to give Palestinian moderate leader Mahmoud Abbas the running room to see what talks can produce
Hamas and Fatah overcome key roadblock to reconciliation
Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Meshal agreed in Qatar today that Mr. Abbas would lead an interim powersharing government.
Fatah, Hamas Say Abbas to Head Palestinian Unity Government
The Islamic Hamas movement and the secular Fatah party agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head an interim unity government that aims to facilitate elections and rebuild the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian factions Hamas, Fatah reach unity deal
Rival Palestinian political factions Fatah and Hamas named President Mahmoud Abbas the head of an interim unity government during a televised signing ceremony Monday.
Hamas Agrees to Keep Abbas as Palestinian Prime Minister Before Election
The Islamic Hamas movement and the secular Fatah party agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head an interim unity government that will facilitate elections and rebuild the Gaza Strip, according to a statement read at a joint press conference between Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal.
Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government
JERUSALEM — The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head a joint government that will prepare for new elections, ending a prolonged stalemate over how to mend their bitter split. Read full article >>
Hamas Reaches Agreement Keeping Abas as Palestinian Leader Before Election
The Islamic Hamas movement and secular Fatah party agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head an interim joint government until elections are held in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to two people close to the negotiations, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the details are still incomplete.
Hamas: 'Breakthrough' in Palestinian talks
A senior Hamas political official says breakthrough deals have been reached with the rival Palestinian Authority on a reconciliation pact.
Hamas, Fatah to form Gaza-West Bank unity government headed by Abbas
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas signed a deal in Qatar on Monday to form a unity government for the West Bank and Gaza, headed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Hamas and Fatah, 25 venemous years
Hamas was founded during the First Palestinian Intifada uprising, in 1987, stemming from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. The aim stated in its…