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Israel must treat Hamas's drone smuggling as a national security threat - opinion
On a tour of the Negev, I learned that the threat is not just the smuggling of weapons over Israel’s borders via drones – some of which can carry 150 kilograms of arms – but the drones themselves.
Trump-Sisi meeting could put Egypt in the spotlight once again - analysis
Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas leaders in Cairo to discuss Gaza plan, US moves forward with plan for Palestinian housing
US rejects criticism of Kerry
The US does not approve of Qatar providing money to Hamas, but believes that this gives the Doha government leverage and the US needs a way to reach Hamas.
Why Fatah may decline to rule Gaza again
Recent history has reminded us that Fatah’s return to rule the Gaza Strip would likely end before it began; notwithstanding the current national unity government, Hamas-Fatah enmity is no secret.
Full text of Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire
Due to Egypt’s historical responsibility, and its belief in the importance of achieving peace in the region, Egypt calls upon Israel and Palestinian factions to enact an immediate ceasefire.
Fatah-Hamas merger on thin ice
Senior Hamas official accuses Abbas of evading commitments to reconciliation agreement, as kidnapping of youths intensifies tensions between the factions.
As the search for missing youths continues, UN urges Israeli restraint
"Some nations behave as if Israel should roll out the welcome mat for Hamas," says Israel's UN ambassador.
Gaza: Economy in crisis, unemployment on the rise
Blockade choking Gaza economy, unemployment approaches 40 percent while Hamas considers privatizations.
