Hamas
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s predecessor, Khaled Mashaal, was apparently seething over the appearance in Tehran for Gen. Qassem Soleimani’s funeral. calling it a “strategic mistake.”
Israel has reportedly told the Gaza-based terrorist group it will respond forcefully to any attempt to disrupt the Fifth World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem this week • Thousands of police, security forces deploy in Jerusalem ahead of the arrival of more than 40 heads of state.
It went from being a hybrid terror organization that controls its own territory to a classical decentralized terror network. Yet the ISIS branch in Sinai remains one of the most effective in the world.
The terrorist organization is encouraging Muslims to gather en masse at the sites on Friday in protest against Israeli “Judaization schemes.”
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s visit to Tehran to attend the funeral of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani damaged both Egypt’s security interests and its national honor—and it’s not going to forgive or forget in a hurry.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad reportedly fired the rockets, but Israel holds Hamas, the de facto governing body in Gaza, responsible for any rocket fire launched from the coastal territory.
While outsiders may want the Palestinian leadership to hold elections, according to a recent study by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, half of Palestinians polled said they do not believe that elections would be free and fair.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s presence at the funeral in Tehran of top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani was an “attack on Egypt’s national honor,” says senior Egyptian intelligence official.
Hamas official says U.S. and Israel responsible for “deplorable crime” of Iranian general’s death • U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks with Israeli premier about the “importance of countering Iran’s malign influence and threats to the region.”
National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat to brief ministers on potential deal • Cabinet to debate further slashing Palestinian Authority tax funds over payments made to terrorists and families.
Mashaal stepped down as Hamas leader in 2007, but Qatar and Turkey are reportedly supporting his bid to return to the post in the terror group’s elections this year.
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas hasn’t run for office in 14 years. Under pressure from the European Union, he is now talking about holding an election; to that end, Hamas surprised him this week by agreeing to his conditions. Will the Palestinians have an opportunity to choose their leadership?
