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Children hold Palestinian flags during celebrations after Hamas said it reached a deal with Palestinian rival Fatah, in the central Gaza Strip October 12, 2017. (Reuters)

Palestinian Authority to Take Control of Gaza Crossings in November

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 14, 2017 | Middle East

Leading member of the Hamas movement, Saleh al-Arouri, announced on Saturday that the Palestinian Authority will be handed control of the Gaza Strip crossings in early November. Arouri was part of the delegation that signed the reconciliation with the Fatah group in...

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A prominent Hamas, leader Saleh al-Arouri. (Courtesy of Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association)

Hamas Names Formerly Turkey-Based Commander as New Deputy Chief

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Oct 5, 2017 | Middle East

The Palestinian Gaza-ruling group Hamas named as its new deputy chief on Thursday a formerly Turkey-based commander Saleh al-Arouri. Israel has accused Arouri of orchestrating a lethal triple kidnapping that helped trigger the 2014 Gaza war in 2014 during which...

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Militants from the military wing of the Hamas group take part in a parade against Israel in Gaza City on July 25, 2017. (AFP)

Hamas Delegation to Attend Rouhani’s Swearing-in Ceremony

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 3, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah, London – Sources close to Hamas in Lebanon confirmed on Wednesday that a delegation from the Palestinian movement would attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iranian President Hassan Rourani after receiving an invitation from Tehran. The sources told...

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Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Hamas politiburo chief Ismail Haniyeh arrive for a cornerstone-laying ceremony for Hamad in the Gaza Strip, October 23, 2012. (AP)

Arab Decisions against Qatar Comfort Palestinian Authority, Raise Pressure on Hamas

by Kifah Ziboun | Jun 6, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah – The Arab decision to cut ties with Qatar on Monday increased the pressure on Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, after Doha tightened the noose on the Islamic movement in an attempt to avoid Arab and Western criticism for supporting the Muslim...

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Hamas Expresses Concern over Ties with Iran

Hamas Expresses Concern over Ties with Iran

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 17, 2016 | Middle East

London- Commander of Hamas’ West Bank Department Saleh al-Arouri has expressed deep concern over the high cost that the movement might pay to Iran in return for the military and financial support received by Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas,...