It was waiting for an official date from Hamas in order to hold the factional meeting in Gaza. Fatah and Hamas have blamed each other for their lack of reconciliation following the release of US P ...

The groups have been at odds before, taking part in a battle over the town of Fatah in 2007, resulting in the Hamas takeover after ... articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline ...

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah agreed in Beijing to form a government together, the groups said Tuesday, in the latest attempt at resolving a longstanding rivalry ...

Hamas and Fatah held meetings to discuss the implementation of a national reconciliation agreement on Sunday evening and are due to meet again Monday morning, members of both movements told Ma'an.

Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Fatah, have signed a unity agreement aimed at "ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity," China said Tuesday. The deal, finalized after three ...

But the next year, Hamas won Palestinian legislative elections. In 2007, it violently ousted the rival Palestinian Fatah party from Gaza and took full control in an effective military coup.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Mussa Abu Marzuk, a senior member of Hamas, right, signs a document as China's Foreign ...