Palestinian Islamist group Hamas re-elects Meshaal as its leader

Published on April 2, 2013

Hamas re-elected Khaled Meshaal on Tuesday as the Palestinian Islamist group's leader after a marathon vote, a Hamas official said.

Hamas leader says Israeli onslaught has failed

Published on November 21, 2012

The exiled leader of Hamas said on Wednesday that Israel had failed in its "adventure" when it launched attacks on Gaza and and accepted truce terms.

Cease-fire may be close; Israel, Egypt say no deal yet

Published on November 20, 2012

A Hamas official said Egyptian mediators had clinched a truce with Israel on Tuesday that would go into effect within hours, but Egypt and Israel said a Gaza ceasefire deal was still up in the air after a week of fighting.

Israel says it prefers diplomacy but is ready to invade Gaza

Published on November 19, 2012

Israel bombed dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday and said that while it was prepared to step up its offensive by sending in troops, it preferred a diplomatic solution that would end Palestinian rocket fire.

Islamist leaders vow unity against Israel

Published on November 15, 2012

At a conference that drew a roll-call of the Islamist leaders who have gained influence in the wake of Arab Spring revolts, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal won a noisy welcome and pledges of support on Thursday.

Hamas split threatens Palestinian unity deal

Published on February 8, 2012

Hamas's Gaza-based leadership challenged on Wednesday a Palestinian reconciliation deal signed by the Islamist group's political chief in exile and President Mahmoud Abbas of the rival Fatah movement.

Is Hamas trying to change its stripes?

Published on February 7, 2012

Is Hamas trying to change its stripes? Terrorist attacks against Israelis appear to be on pause, and rocket fire from Gaza is down significantly.

Meshaal: Palestinian unity will lead to mass protests

Published on December 23, 2011

Palestinian unity will spur mass popular protests against Israel, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said.