UN official condemns Hamas crackdown on Gaza protests
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets across the enclave in "We want to live" demonstrations.
Mar 17, 2019, 21:23 PM IST
India expresses concern over situation in Israel, Palestine
India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia.
May 17, 2018, 00:54 AM IST
Hamas official says 50 members killed this week on Gaza border
A senior member of Gaza's rulers Hamas said on Wednesday that most of the 62 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire during border protests and clashes this week were members of the Islamist group.
May 17, 2018, 00:48 AM IST
Gaza massacre: Israel defends actions as 55 Palestinians killed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his military, saying: "Every country has an obligation to defend its borders.
May 15, 2018, 10:19 AM IST
Palestinian PM urges Hamas to allow government empowerment
Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah urged the Islamic movement Hamas on Saturday to allow the empowerment of the national unity government in the Gaza Strip as a necessity for attaining internal reconciliation.
Mar 04, 2018, 09:40 AM IST
Four Palestinians killed in new wave of violence over US Jerusalem move
President Donald Trump`s December 6 announcement that he would break with decades of US policy and move the embassy to Jerusalem has stirred global condemnation.
Dec 16, 2017, 08:27 AM IST
Israel hits Gaza after rocket fire, three wounded
Palestinians in the coastal territory have fired both rockets and mortar rounds into Israel over the past week amid anger over US President Donald Trump`s recognition of Jerusalem as its capital.
Dec 13, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Israel shoots down rocket fired from Gaza: Army
It was the second such incident since US President Donald Trump's statement on Wednesday recognising Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.
Dec 08, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
Hamas due to hand over Gaza in major step toward unity
Hamas`s armed wing, which includes some 25,000 militants, remains a major force in the Gaza Strip.
Nov 28, 2017, 11:05 AM IST
Hamas must disarm under unity deal: Palestinian police chief
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is due to retake control of the Gaza Strip, currently still run by Islamist movement Hamas, by December 1.
Nov 08, 2017, 20:27 PM IST
Hamas security chief hurt in Gaza blast: Security sources
The head of Hamas security forces in the Gaza Strip was injured Friday when his car blew up in an attack in the Nusseirat refugee camp, Gaza security sources said.
Oct 27, 2017, 17:29 PM IST
Hamas leader says 'no one' can force it to disarm or recognise Israel
Hamas's leader in the Gaza Strip said today "no one" can force it to disarm or recognise Israel, after Washington demanded it meet those conditions as part of a unity government.
Oct 20, 2017, 05:40 AM IST
Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation accord
Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah signed a reconciliation deal on Thursday.
Oct 12, 2017, 22:56 PM IST
Five questions on Palestinian unity deal
Palestinian rivals Fatah and Hamas signed a unity deal in Cairo on Thursday aimed at ending their decade-long dispute.
Oct 12, 2017, 21:56 PM IST
Palestine cabinet pledges to end split with Hamas
Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah has pledged to end a decade-long split between the Islamist Hamas Movement of Gaza and his West Bank-based government during a cabinet meeting in Gaza, which was held for the first time since 2014.
Oct 03, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
Hamas agrees to hand over Gaza to Abbas government
Hamas also agreed to an election, which has failed to take place in Gaza since 2006 as a result of the division between Fatah and Hamas.
Sep 17, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu seeks Red Cross help to save captive Israelis
Hamas is believed to be holding the remains of two Israeli soldiers killed in a 2014 war, and two Israeli civilians who wandered into Gaza.
Sep 06, 2017, 22:43 PM IST
US says Iran shows 'true colours' by restoring Hamas ties
Haley described the Hamas leader`s statement as a "stunning admission." Iran is subject to an arms embargo — with exceptions granted only in cases when it has received UN Security Council approval for imports or exports.
Aug 31, 2017, 23:58 PM IST
Israeli military says Gaza homes hiding Hamas tunnels
The Israeli military today said it has identified two residential buildings in the northern Gaza Strip as potential military targets after discovering Hamas militant tunnels underneath them.
Aug 10, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
Benjamin Netanyahu says does not want `escalation` in Gaza
Israel`s security cabinet decided on Sunday to reduce the daily amount of electricity supplied to Gaza by between 45 and 60 minutes.
