Tag: Hamas
Hamas officials, pro-Hamas writers explain benefits of a deal with Israel
By S. Schneidmann
In recent weeks, indirect contacts and negotiations have been taking place between Israel and Hamas, with Egyptian, Qatari and U.N. mediation, aimed at achieving an “arrangement” for a long-term ceasefire allowing the...
Friedman clarifies Trump’s statement on Israel paying a ‘higher price’ for Jerusalem
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s statement last week that Israel would have to pay a “higher price” for the United States moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
“The...
Bipartisan bill introduced to sanction terrorist groups for using humans as shields
Eight senators introduced a bipartisan bill in July to end the use of civilians as human shields.
Introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Joe Donnelly...
Supreme Court rules Israel must admit Hamas relatives for critical medical care
Israel’s Supreme Court ordered the Israel Defense Forces on Sunday to admit five critically ill women who are close relatives of Hamas terrorists for urgent medical treatment, despite a government ban on providing health...
‘Israel will negotiate with Hamas only when there is complete calm’
Israel will only agree to engage in indirect negotiations with Hamas about easing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip only when attacks on southern Israel, particularly the areas adjacent to Gaza, stop completely...
Al-Qaeda leader: ‘Hamas has betrayed the principles of its founders’
The Al-Qaeda (AQ) Media Arm, Al-Sahab, released an audio message on Aug. 19 from AQ leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri, in which he harshly criticizes the Hamas organization and labels it a traitor.
In the 33-minute recording...
Israeli defense minister: Any truce with Hamas must include return of Jewish captives
Any ceasefire deal with Hamas must include the return of the two Israeli captives and the bodies of two Israeli soldiers held by the terrorist group ruling the Gaza Strip, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman...
On the 25th anniversary of the Oslo Accords
Monday will mark 25 years to the signing of the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The peace agreement was met with much enthusiasm both in Israel and around the world,...
Israel closes Erez Crossing in wake of violent Hamas riots
Israel’s Defense Ministry has closed the Erez Crossing, the northern entry from Israel into Gaza, following violent riots by Gazans on the border on Friday.
The decision to close the pedestrian crossing comes just days...
Hadar Goldin’s parents say any agreement with Hamas must include son’s remains
Wanting back the remains of their killed son in order to have a proper Jewish burial, the parents of slain Israel Defense Forces Lt. Hadar Goldin slammed the chance of a ceasefire with the...