PA President Abbas meets Hamas’s Haniya for first time in years
2 years, 5 months ago

PA President Abbas meets Hamas’s Haniya for first time in years

Al Jazeera  

The meeting, in Algeria, was the first time the two political rivals had publicly met since 2016. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has met publicly with Ismail Haniya, the political chief of his political rival Hamas, for the first time in more than five years. The meeting was held late on Tuesday in Algeria’s capital, Algiers, on the sidelines of the country’s 60th anniversary of independence, with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in attendance. Haniya and Abbas last met face-to-face in October 2016 in the Qatari capital Doha during the last big effort to reconcile the two parties.

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Hamas begins consultations to choose Ismail Haniyeh’s successor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamas begins consultations to choose Ismail Haniyeh’s successor

Al Jazeera  

Movement that runs the Gaza Strip says its senior officials have started broad consultations ‘to choose a new chief’. Hamas says it has initiated consultations to select a new leader of the Palestinian group after the assassination of its political chief Ismail Haniyeh. The statement said Haniyeh’s killing “would only make the Hamas and the Palestinian resistance stronger and more …

Who was Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh? Terror chief billionaire who gloated over October 7 atrocity while leading a life of luxury in Qatar as he decried poverty in Gaza... before being assassinated in
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who was Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh? Terror chief billionaire who gloated over October 7 atrocity while leading a life of luxury in Qatar as he decried poverty in Gaza... before being assassinated in

Daily Mail  

Hamas' political chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran late last night, the group claimed, delivering a significant symbolic blow to its leadership at a vital time in the conflict. As he decried poverty in the beleaguered Gaza Strip, Haniyeh become the wealthiest of Hamas' leaders, jetting between five-star hotels in Doha and Istanbul while Hamas siphoned millions in international …

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ international face, was marked for death by Israel over the Oct. 7 attack
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ international face, was marked for death by Israel over the Oct. 7 attack

Associated Press  

As it happened: Replay AP’s coverage of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. BEIRUT — Ismail Haniyeh was the international face of Hamas, its top leader in exile who kept up the militant group’s ties with allies around the region. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh arrives at the Iranian parliament to attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, …

Qatar, Egypt question future of Gaza talks after Haniyeh’s killing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qatar, Egypt question future of Gaza talks after Haniyeh’s killing

Al Jazeera  

Qatar, Egypt and the US have been key mediators in talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza. Qatar and Egypt, key players in the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, have questioned the future of negotiations following the Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination. “Political assassinations and continued targeting of civilians in Gaza while talks continue …

What happened in Iran and what we know about assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What happened in Iran and what we know about assassination of Ismail Haniyeh

CNN  

CNN — The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital Tehran has rocked the Middle East, threatening to further destabilize the region and jeopardize ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the war in Gaza. One Hamas official said the group is “ready to pay various prices” and that the “moment of truth has come,” adding: …

Ismail Haniyeh: Hamas political leader assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ismail Haniyeh: Hamas political leader assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase

CNN  

CNN — Hamas said its political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in an overnight strike in the Iranian capital Tehran, a major development that throws the war between Israel and the militant group into an unpredictable and dangerous new phase. Hamas officials said Haniyeh’s death would “not pass in vain” and described the killing as a “grave escalation,” while …

Hamas chief Haniyeh discusses Gaza truce talks with Egypt, Qatar officials
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas chief Haniyeh discusses Gaza truce talks with Egypt, Qatar officials

Al Jazeera  

Hamas says it is studying proposal ‘in positive spirit’ as delegation reportedly set to visit Cairo for further talks. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has discussed the latest Israeli proposal for a truce in Gaza and an exchange of captives for prisoners with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. A separate statement by Hamas on Thursday said that Haniyeh and Qatar’s prime minister …

Dis/agreement close? Hamas chief in Egypt for ceasefire talks: Top points
1 year ago

Dis/agreement close? Hamas chief in Egypt for ceasefire talks: Top points

Hindustan Times  

Hamas's Qatar-based leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo for talks on a ceasefire amid war with Israel in Gaza and a prisoner exchange. Ismail Haniyeh arrived "in the Egyptian capital Cairo to hold discussions with Egyptian officials over the developments of the Zionist aggression on the Gaza Strip and other matters", Hamas said in a statement as per news agency …

Hamas says its top leader has arrived in Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza
1 year ago

Hamas says its top leader has arrived in Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza

The Independent  

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Palestine’s Abbas in Saudi Arabia for King Salman, MBS meetings
1 year, 8 months ago

Palestine’s Abbas in Saudi Arabia for King Salman, MBS meetings

Al Jazeera  

Abbas’s visit coincides with the arrival of a delegation from his rival Hamas to Saudi Arabia. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is in Riyadh for meetings with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with reports that a delegation from the rival Palestinian force Hamas is also in the country. Abbas’s visit to Saudi Arabia coincides with a …

Israeli, Palestinian Authority officials meet for talks in Egypt
1 year, 9 months ago

Israeli, Palestinian Authority officials meet for talks in Egypt

Al Jazeera  

Backed by the US and Jordan, the day-long meeting follows last month’s talks in Jordan. Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials are meeting in Egypt for talks amid criticism and calls for a boycott by Palestinian political parties. A statement by Egypt’s foreign ministry said the talks aim “to support dialogue between the Palestinian and Israeli sides to work to stop …

Palestinian president, Israeli defence minister hold rare talks
3 years, 3 months ago

Palestinian president, Israeli defence minister hold rare talks

Al Jazeera  

In first high-level talks in years, Benny Gantz announces gestures aimed at strengthening the Palestinian Authority. “Defence Minister Benny Gantz met with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmud Abbas evening to discuss security policy, civilian and economic issues,” Israel’s defence ministry said in a statement. Al-Sheikh confirmed the meeting on Twitter, while Gantz’s office said the defence minister and Abbas held “a …

Ismail Haniya re-elected as leader of Palestinian group Hamas
3 years, 4 months ago

Ismail Haniya re-elected as leader of Palestinian group Hamas

Al Jazeera  

Haniya, Hamas chief since 2017, was re-elected for a four-year term following an unopposed internal election by party members. Ismail Haniya has been re-elected as leader of the Palestinian group Hamas, officials have said, cementing his control of the organisation which rules the besieged Gaza Strip. Haniya, Hamas chief since 2017, has controlled the group’s political activities in Gaza, the …

Hezbollah, Hamas chiefs meet to discuss Israel-Arab ties
4 years, 3 months ago

Hezbollah, Hamas chiefs meet to discuss Israel-Arab ties

Al Jazeera  

Meeting comes after August’s agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalise diplomatic relations. Leaders of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement and the Palestinian Hamas group met to discuss diplomatic normalisation between Israel and Arab countries, the movement said. Hezbollah-run Al-Manar television reported earlier that Hassan Nasrallah, head of the Iran-backed Shia Hezbollah movement, and Haniya stressed the “stability” of …

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