Dr. Fadel Naim, the man AP relied on for their Gaza death toll in story accusing Israel of 'attack on school,' even hosted the former Hamas leader at his daughter's wedding.
Reports had previously indicated that the terrorist organization was considering the appointment of a relatively unknown successor, at least temporarily.
The terror leader called on Palestinians in Jerusalem and in Judea and Samaria to storm the Al-Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount on the first day of Ramadan.
Yair Lapid, the Opposition Leader, emphasized the importance of Israel neutralizing six top Hamas leaders, including Sinwar in Gaza and Mashal and Haniyeh in Qatar, to secure victory.
'The question is whether this is an effort to legitimize and recruit Hamas to be part of that broader coalition. Or is this for show, or something else entirely?' said Jonathan Schanzer.
'Jerusalem will not remain hostage to Zionist practices, policies, and projects, and the Palestinians will not be left alone to defend Jerusalem,' Haniyeh said.
Ismail Haniyeh said that support for the Palestinians must be upgraded from support through 'soft power' to support by means of money, weapons, and political strategy.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh claimed he made progress in a deal to swap terrorists for Israeli hostages, but called for Hamas to kidnap more Israeli soldiers as 'loot.'
The Hamas terrorist group on Friday admitted that it is holding two live Israeli hostages and two bodies of dead Israelis, while accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of lying about their impending release.
Nayef Rajoub, a senior member of the Hamas terrorist group and the brother of senior Palestinian Authority (PA) figure Jibril Rajoub, is currently recuperating in a private hospital in Tel Aviv after apparently having undergone spine surgery.
Since Mahmoud Abbas rose to power, the situation in the West Bank has become as unstable as ever. With no clear successor and reports of rampant corruption, the PA faces an uncertain future.
Hamas Leader Abu Marzouk publicly calls for Israel's destruction, but privately thanks God for its existence and the medical treatment it is providing for his sister.
Hamas's leader Haniyeh continues to publicly work towards the destruction of Israel, but privately he enjoys Israeli medical care administered by Israeli doctors, his sworn enemies.
“Palestinian blood that is spilled is precious, but the goals for which this blood is spilled are even more precious." - Khalil al-Hayya, Palestinian Legislative Council
While claiming to be in favor of negotiating a peace deal with Israel, the Palestinian Authority leadership is seeking to unite with terror group Hamas.
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