Palestinian officials 'ignored' in Tunisian Hamas talks

A visit by Gaza's Hamas leader has angered official Palestinian representatives in Tunisia who say they were 'ignored' during the talks.

Palestinians need an audience for their story

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas announced last week the PLO would seek recognition in the UNSC of a Palestinian state within Israel.

No talks until Israel halts settlements, PLO says

Direct talks with Israel will not resume unless it halts the building of Jewish settlements on occupied land, the Palestinian leadership said.

Palestinian January election off. What now?

Palestinian elections due on January 24 were effectively cancelled on Thursday after the independent electoral commission recommended postponement.

Rival Palestinian factions fail to agree on unity govt

Rival Palestinian factions have so far failed to overcome obstacles in reconciliation talks which they hope will lead to a unified governing body.

Hamas warns of violence after talks

Hamas officials have issued stark warnings that the Israeli-Palestinian peace conference in Annapolis this week is likely to result in more violence rather than settlement, including a threat from the group to escalate its own "resistance" to Israeli occupation.

Hamas forces clash with Gaza protesters

Hamas security officers beat protesters, hurled stun grenades and fired in the air to disperse open-air prayers the rival Fatah faction held in the Gaza Strip on Friday in defiance of the territory's Islamist rulers. Palestinian medical officials said at least 20 people, some with gunshot wounds, were taken to hospital for treatment.

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