Hamas has presented the Fatah movement with impossible demands perceived by Ramallah as a clear existential threat. The PA, meanwhile, is seeking a foothold in the process of Gaza's rehabilitation by seeking control of foreign donations.
Those who die “for the sake of defending the homeland and honor from the attacks of attackers and the oppression of oppressors” are God's chosen, says Sheikh Muhammad Hussein.
"Egyptian mediators have confirmed to us that Israel will allow the transfer of funds from Qatar to Gaza by the end of the week or at the very latest by early next week," a senior Hamas official tells Israel Hayom.
As police pulls the permit given to the annual flag parade in the capital, Arabs plan to hold their own rally from Damascus Gate in the Arab Quarter of the Old City to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Speaking to Al Jazeera while on a visit to Qatar, Mohammad Shtayyeh says any escalation in Jerusalem is in the interest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that the world is showing "unprecedented support for the Palestinians."
“While investigating how to secure the building from the missiles, a detailed assessment on 31 May 2021 revealed what appears to be a cavity and a possible tunnel, at the location of the missile strike,” UN agency for Palestinian refugees says in a statement.
Yahya Sinwar says Israel only destroyed 3% of Gaza's terrorist tunnel network and that Hamas used only "50% of its power" in the latest conflict. Any future fighting will "reshape" the region he says.
Normally a strong advocate for annexation, Naftali Bennett, who may serve as Israel's next prime minister, proposes continuation of status quo, with some easing of conditions for Palestinians.
Hamas deputy politburo chief claims rocket fire ended Netanyahu's term in office, says Ra'am chief "represents no one but himself." New coalition will be even more radical than current Israeli government, he says.
"Our fundraising strategies keep on evolving as more restrictions are being placed on us," a Hamas official tells the Wall Street Journal.