by Kifah Ziboun | Oct 20, 2017 | Middle East
Ramallah- Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar has stated that the time to discuss the recognition of Israel as a state had elapsed, saying the movement is instead debating “when to wipe out Israel.” Sinwar was responding to the US stance that rejects any...
by Kifah Ziboun | Oct 18, 2017 | Middle East
Ramallah- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas opened the door to recruitment in the Gaza Strip, in a move that would rearrange the security services in the sector. Member of Fatah Central Committee Hussein Sheikh said that Abbas signed the decision to open the...
by Kifah Ziboun | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East
Ramallah – Palestinian Crossing and Borders Authority began assuming its duties of managing Gaza’s crossings, according to the Palestinian Public Works Minister Mufeed al-Hasaynah. Hasaynah spoke during a meeting with General Director of Palestinian Crossing and...
by Kifah Ziboun | Oct 16, 2017 | Middle East
Ramallah- Gaza ruling party Hamas is steadily on the track of restoring its ties with former allies while maintaining current friends. The move by no means is risk-free, as conflict pits parties Hamas views as valuable against each other. It is no secret that the...
by Kifah Ziboun | Oct 13, 2017 | Middle East
Ramallah- Fatah and Hamas movements closed on Thursday the chapter of Palestinian division by signing the most important agreement over political reconciliation between the two sides. Senior Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmad told reporters after the signing ceremony in...