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International, regional relief after Hamas dissolves its ‘shadow government’ in Gaza
After Egyptian efforts, the movement will allow the reconciliation government to carry out its duties in Gaza
Haniyeh in Cairo for Gaza blockade, relations with Fatah talks
Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Islamist Hamas movement, has arrived on Saturday in Cairo in his first official visit since his election with the agenda of discussing easing the blockade on the Gaza Strip, according to a spokesperson of the movement. A statement on the movement’s website said that Haniyeh is accompanied with a delegation …
Gazans are the victims of their own and Israel’s leadership
The curtailing of electricity to Gaza conducted by the Palestinian Authority (PA) in Ramallah in connivance with Israeli authorities seriously hurts the people of that region. They have become the victims of the political fighting between the PA, ruled by Fatah, and the Palestinian leadership in Gaza, ruled by Hamas. The PA pays Israel for …
Gazans are the victims of their own and Israel’s leadership
The curtailing of electricity to Gaza conducted by the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah in connivance with Israeli authorities seriously hurts the people of that region. They have become the victims of the political fighting between the Palestinian Authority (PA) ruled by Fatah, and the Palestinian leadership in Gaza ruled by Hamas. The PA pays Israel …
Hamas spokesperson praises ‘positive shift’ in relations with Egypt
Gaza says its working on securing borders with Egypt
Army destroys two tunnels beneath Egypt-Gaza border
The tunnels allegedly contained materials to build bombs
Rafah border crossing opened until Wednesday
The border crossing has been opened to allow passage of patients and students, says state media
Rafah border crossing opens for 3 days
For the most part, Egyptian authorities have kept the Rafah border crossing shut down since July 2013
Arab League condemns Israeli ‘attack’ on Turkish flotilla aiming to break Gaza siege
Israeli officials reportedly deported all 13 female activists that were on the boat
From Ethiopian dam to welcoming Netanyahu to Egypt: reactions to Shoukry’s visit
Shoukry’s visit was depicted as treason to Palestinians, but also as hope for the improvement of Palestinian conditions
Ban Ki-moon criticises Israeli announcement to increase settlements
The announcement goes against the Middle East Quartet’s call on Israel to cease settlement constructions
Israel’s Livni summoned by London police for ‘war crimes’
Israel said it expected “different behavior” from a key ally, after opposition lawmaker Tzipi Livni was summoned for an interview with UK police. Livni was Israel’s foreign minister during a deadly conflict in Gaza.
Turkish-Israeli reconciliation paves way for aid to Gaza
Turkey has sent food, medicine and clothes to Gaza via the Israeli port of Ashdod, as part of its rapprochement with Israel. The move comes six years after a deadly raid by Israeli commandos on another Turkish aid ship.
Israeli air force strikes four locations in Gaza in response to rocket attack
The raids caused damage, no injuries occurred, according to Palestinian sources
Tunnel found, fresh Gaza clashes between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas fighters have clashed in southern Gaza in the most serious incidents since a devastating war in 2014. Israel’s army has said it found another cross-border tunnel used by Palestinian militants.
Israel accuses detainee of recruiting, training Palestinians in Egypt for fight in Gaza
Thirty-three-year-old Palestinian will be sent to trial, according to an Israeli statement
Israel carried out four air raids on Gaza
Raids come a few hours after two missiles were launched from Gaza targeting the south of the occupied territories
Hamas bans New Year’s celebrations in Gaza
New Year’s Eve festivities have been banned by Hamas, the de-facto rulers of the Gaza Strip. The Islamist group says the celebrations were “incompatible” with Islam.
Two Israelis found guilty over death of Palestinian teen
Knesset imposes tougher punishment on Palestinian ‘stone-throwers’
Israeli forces raided a radio station and confiscated equipment Tuesday, amid continued tension in the Occupied Territories
Tens gather at Press Syndicate in support of Palestine
Hundreds have staged protests in European capitals in the past few days
BDS Egypt to hold conference in solidarity with Palestinian resistance
Our aim is to push Egypt to take stronger stance against Israel and to redefine national security strategy, says BDS spokesperson
1,814 Palestinians pass through Rafah as border opens for one day
The Palestinian Interior ministry in Gaza criticised Egypt’s decision to open the border towards Gaza for one day only, called for opening the two-way crossing
Rafah border to be opened Thursday for returning Palestinians
43 Palestinians arrived in Cairo Airport on Tuesday from various countries, to be transported to the Rafah border crossing
Sharp decline in reported terrorist attacks in August: TIMEP
Reported counter-terrorism operations witnessed a continued decrease from 191 in July to 177 in August
New York Times ‘obfuscates reality’ in Sinai coverage: Egypt
Israel, not Egypt, is the cause of Gaza’s woes, says Foreign Ministry
Tunnel destruction will hasten reconciliation, in coordination with Abbas: Palestine expert
Tunnels intensify division, put more pressure on Palestinians due to rising prices, says Osama Shaath
Netanyahu praises Al-Sisi’s call for cooperation with Israel
Al-Sisi puts Palestinian-Israeli conflict at heart of the issue, but prospects for negotiations are dim
Al-Sisi, Abbas meet to discuss Palestinian issue
Egyptian president also stresses Egypt’s border measures are not intended to harm Palestinians
Hamas rejects construction of ‘water channels’ along Gaza border
This is a normal security procedure designed to destroy smuggling tunnels, says security analyst Khaled Okasha