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Al-Qassam Brigades showing off a homemade rocket during a military parade. (Reuters)

Hamas Hawks Tighten Grip over Politbureau

by Kifah Ziboun | May 9, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah – The Hamas Movement published on Monday the names of some of its newly elected political bureau members, highlighting an increase in the presence of figures from its military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades. Days after the election of Ismail Haniyeh as the new...

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Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. (photo credit: REUTERS)

Haniyeh, Abu Marzouk Fiercely Compete to Succeed Meshaal

by Kifah Ziboun | May 6, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah – Hamas concluded on Friday the latest phase of its internal elections, which are aimed at choosing a successor to Khaled Meshaal to head the movement’s politburo. The internal elections saw fierce competition between former Hamas President Ismail Haniyeh and...

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A Palestinian waves a Hamas flag in Gaza City. (Reuters)

Hamas Announces New Program: State Based on 1967 Border

by Kifah Ziboun and Asharq Al-Awsat | May 2, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah, Doha – Hamas officially announced on Monday its new political program by accepting the idea of a Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 border, but rejected to recognize Israel, affirming that its conflict, which is political, not religious, lies...

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Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal speaks in Doha, Qatar, August 28, 2014 (AP/Osama Faisal)

Khaled Meshaal to Announce New Hamas Charter before his Departure

by Kifah Ziboun | Apr 27, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah– Hamas announced Wednesday that the head of its politburo, Khaled Meshaal, would call for a meeting on Monday in the Qatari capital to officially announce the movement’s new political charter. The announcement confirms earlier reports published by Asharq...