Hamas Claims Only 48 Militants Killed in Israel’s Gaza Operation

Militant group Hamas said on Monday it had lost 48 fighters over the three weeks of fighting with Israeli troops. Israel started pulling troops out of Gaza on Sunday, more than three weeks after the start of its assault on the Palestinian enclave of 1.5...

Poll Shows 74% of Palestinians Support Gaza Ceasefire with Israel

74% of Palestinians want to continue the ceasefire between Israel and the Gaza Strip, according to a poll published on Friday.

Strikes in Gaza Strip Extended But Losing Support

Palestinian unions allied with the Fatah movement have extended the strikes in the Gaza Strip’s health and education sectors for another two weeks, prolonging the labor action that has been in effect for about a month, although the numbers taking...

Palestinians Mourn Death of ‘National Poet’ Mahmoud Darwish

Palestinians are mourning the death Saturday of renowned Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, who was considered a cultural icon. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem.

Israel Allows 188 Fatah Supporters to Enter

On Saturday, 188 supporters of Fatah were allowed to enter Israel from the Gaza Strip, said one IDF spokesman. The Fatah supporters were fleeing after a bloody conflict in Gaza City. Defense minister Ehud Barak was the one who gave the permission for...

Rival Palestinian Factions Fight Gun Battles in Gaza

Rival Palestinian factions have clashed in the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by the Islamic militant group Hamas. At least four people, including two Hamas policemen, have been killed and dozens wounded. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem.

Israel Kills Top Hamas Militant, Bulldozes His House in West Bank

Israel has settled scores with a Palestinian on its most-wanted list during a raid in the West Bank. Tensions are also running high between rival Palestinian factions, as we hear from Robert Berger at the VOA bureau in Jerusalem.

Hamas Arrests Fatah Supporters After Deadly Gaza Bombing

The Islamic militant group Hamas that rules the Gaza Strip has launched a crackdown on its rivals after a deadly bomb attack. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem.

As National Unity Negotiations Resume, There are Indications That the Palestinian Factional Struggle May have Reached Its Nadir

Little short-term progress can be expected from resumed Hamas-Fatah negotiations, but the dialogue may ultimately serve to establish the basis for national reconciliation.