Israel Speeds Up Underground Border Wall To Block Gaza Tunnels
The Israeli military says the 40-mile barrier will run along the country's border with the Gaza Strip in an effort to thwart attacks by Palestinian militants.
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Rival Palestinian Groups Hamas, Fatah Reach Deal Over Control Of Gaza
If the Egyptian-brokered deal succeeds, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza will be reunited under one leadership for the first time since Hamas wrested control of Gaza 10 years ago.
10 Years After Gaza Takeover, Hamas Under Pressure To Surrender Power
Ten years ago, the Islamist group Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in a bloody coup. Now, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is cutting back on financial support to pressure Hamas leaders.
Israel Accuses World Vision Employee Of Embezzling Millions For Hamas
Israel said it arrested a senior World Vision staffer in Gaza and accused him of funneling funds to the Hamas militant group. The Christian charity said it has "no reason" to believe the allegations.
Hamas: Gaza Women Learning To Drive Must Have A Chaperone
Hamas police say male driving instructors can't teach female students without a chaperone present. Some teachers have been suspended. But one driving school owner says the policy is good for business.
In Gaza, A Few New, Shiny Homes Rise Amid The Rubble
There's now limited reconstruction in the territory that was badly damaged in the 2014 war with Israel. But it's very uneven, depending on factors like whether money comes from Qatar or Kuwait.
U.N. Report Finds Israel, Hamas May Have Committed War Crimes
The Independent Commission of Inquiry found there was a huge increase in firepower during the 2014 Israeli invasion of Gaza.
Risky Gazans Begin Digging Out Smuggling Tunnels To Egypt Again
During their heyday, you could deliver fried chicken from Egypt to Gaza through tunnels. Despite new dangers of an Egyptian anti-tunnel campaign, some Gazans are digging out a living again.
Egyptian Court Rescinds Terrorist Label For Hamas
A court had put the Islamist organization on the terror list in February, but the latest ruling says it lacked jurisdiction in the case.
Under Cover Of Conflict, Hamas Killed Palestinians, Amnesty Alleges
The human rights organization says Hamas deliberately killed at least 23 Palestinians during the war with Israel last summer. Those killed were accused by Hamas of collaborating with Israel.