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A man holds his document as he waits for a travel permit to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing. (Reuters)

Hamas Accuses Palestinian Authority of Hampering Agreements with Egypt

by Kifah Ziboun | Aug 23, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah – A Hamas official accused the Palestinian Authority (PA) of obstructing new understandings signed by the movement’s leadership with Egyptian intelligence to provide facilities to the residents of the Gaza Strip. “The PA continues its attempts to...

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An Egyptian soldier keeps watch at the closed Rafah border crossing, between southern Gaza Strip and Egypt November 6, 2014. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Cairo Reopens Rafah Crossing after Hamas meeting with Egyptian Officials

by Kifah Ziboun | Jan 29, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah- Egyptian authorities have reopened the Rafah crossing for Palestinians residing in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip for the first time in 2017. Officials said the crossing is expected to remain open for the next three days. Hamas hailed the improvement established...

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An Egyptian soldier keeps watch at the closed Rafah border crossing, between southern Gaza Strip and Egypt. Photo: Reuters

Hamas Arrests Hundreds of Extremists In Gaza

by Kifah Ziboun | Dec 11, 2016 | Middle East

Ramallah – Hamas is launching one of its largest campaigns against extremist movements in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian party has arrested in the past few weeks around 350 members of extremist movements, while it was still chasing others in an attempt to stop...

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Palestinian lady crying while waiting access from Rafah border- Reuters

Hamas Delegation Agrees on Egyptian Demands in Cairo

by Kifah Ziboun | Mar 27, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

Ramallah- The Hamas delegation arrives Sunday to Egypt carrying the organization’s approval of the demands presented by Egyptian intelligence during meetings earlier this month. Hamas spokesman Mahmoud al-Zahar said that the organization will positively respond to...

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Senior Hamas leader Musa Abu-Marzuq speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Gaza City on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Hamas close to agreeing five-year ceasefire with Israel: sources

by Kifah Ziboun | Jun 16, 2015 | Middle East

Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat—Hamas and Israel are close to agreeing on a five-year truce plan, after two weeks of continued discussions between both sides, informed sources have told Asharq Al-Awsat. The plan, proposed by Qatar and supported by Turkey as well as a number...