By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 06 March 2006 The Islamic militant group Hamas moved quickly on Monday to take control of the Palestinian parliament - voting to revoke a series of legislative measures passed...
By Challiss McDonough Cairo 21 February 2006 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (l) and Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit during a press conference in Cairo, Egypt Tuesday, Feb. 21, 200...
By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 20 February 2006 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is holding talks with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on forming a new Palestinian government. The talks are taking place amid...
By Jim Teeple Ramallah 18 February 2006 Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' apparent choice for prime minister, center, smiles during parliament session, Saturday A new Palestinian parliament convened on Saturday...
By Amberin Zaman Ankara 16 February 2006 Turkey has joined Russia in becoming the second non-Arab country to open its doors to Hamas officials. A five-man delegation, headed by Hamas leader Khaled Mas...
By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 05 February 2006 Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh Leaders of the Islamic militant group Hamas say they plan to form a new Palestinian government by the end of February. The news com...
By Sonja Pace Jerusalem 30 January 2006 Following last week's Hamas election victory, European foreign ministers met in Brussels Monday and called on Hamas to renounce violence or risk the loss of val...
By Deborah Block Washington, D.C. 30 January 2006 watch Hamas Controversy report The Islamic militant group Hamas is preparing to form the next Palestinian government after its victory in Wednesday's...
By Jim Teeple Gaza City 30 January 2006 Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a news conference in Gaza City, 30 January 2006 Since winning last week's Palestinian legislative elections, leaders o...
By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 27 January 2006 watch Election Reaction Green banners, scarves and hats - supporters of Hamas Hamas, the Islamic militant group sworn to destroy the state of Israel, h...