https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5173755 Hamas wins a sweeping majority of parliamentary seats in Palestinian elections, toppling the ruling Fatah movement and sparking protests. President Bush says the militant Islamist group can't be a partner in Middle East peacemaking without renouncing violence against Israel. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 0.9.28 Sun, 19 May 2024 05:43:51 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 https://www.npr.org/series/5173755/the-palestinian-elections-and-beyond Donor nations are discussing ways to help Palestinians while standing by their principles not to aid a Hamas-led government unless it renounces violence and recognizes Israel's right to exist. Officials, desperate to keep pressure on Hamas, are reluctant to talk openly about the proposals. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/03/23/5298122/donors-consider-new-ways-to-help-palestinians https://www.npr.org/2006/03/23/5298122/donors-consider-new-ways-to-help-palestinians Donor nations are discussing ways to help Palestinians while standing by their principles not to aid a Hamas-led government unless it renounces violence and recognizes Israel's right to exist. Officials, desperate to keep pressure on Hamas, are reluctant to talk openly about the proposals.

]]> Michele Kelemen Mariam Farhat, one of the new Hamas members in the Palestinian Parliament, is known there as the "Mother of the Martyrs." Three of her sons have died in the conflict with Israel. Linda Gradstein profiles the mother turned politician. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5290103/mother-of-the-martyrs-joins-hamas-parliament https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5290103/mother-of-the-martyrs-joins-hamas-parliament Mariam Farhat, one of the new Hamas members in the Palestinian Parliament, is known there as the "Mother of the Martyrs." Three of her sons have died in the conflict with Israel. Linda Gradstein profiles the mother turned politician.

]]> Linda Gradstein Hamas, the Palestinian group recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, announced its plans for a new Palestinian government this weekend. Alex Chadwick speaks with Sameer Abu Esheh, Minister of Planning in the proposed Palestinian cabinet, about the challenges for Hamas in establishing the new government. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5290100/hamas-moves-to-establish-palestinian-government https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5290100/hamas-moves-to-establish-palestinian-government Hamas, the Palestinian group recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, announced its plans for a new Palestinian government this weekend. Alex Chadwick speaks with Sameer Abu Esheh, Minister of Planning in the proposed Palestinian cabinet, about the challenges for Hamas in establishing the new government.

]]> As the Palestinian Authority faces the prospect of financial ruin, Americans debate whether and how to help. Is it possible to help the Palestinian people without supporting their government? Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5290389/the-politics-of-humanitarian-aid-and-hamas https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5290389/the-politics-of-humanitarian-aid-and-hamas As the Palestinian Authority faces the prospect of financial ruin, Americans debate whether and how to help. Is it possible to help the Palestinian people without supporting their government?

]]> Hamas presented a proposed cabinet on Sunday. It gave itself key ministries after failing to persuade more moderate parties to join in a coalition that could have softened its militant image. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5289429/hamas-presents-proposed-palestinian-cabinet https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5289429/hamas-presents-proposed-palestinian-cabinet Hamas presented a proposed cabinet on Sunday. It gave itself key ministries after failing to persuade more moderate parties to join in a coalition that could have softened its militant image.

]]> Linda Gradstein Hamas leaders are visiting Saudi Arabia on Friday. The militant group, which gained control of the Palestinian Authority through elections earlier this year, is expected to seek aid from the world's top oil exporter. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/03/10/5255736/hamas-looks-to-saudi-arabia-for-financial-assistance https://www.npr.org/2006/03/10/5255736/hamas-looks-to-saudi-arabia-for-financial-assistance Hamas leaders are visiting Saudi Arabia on Friday. The militant group, which gained control of the Palestinian Authority through elections earlier this year, is expected to seek aid from the world's top oil exporter.

]]> Steve Inskeep A visit to Moscow by leaders of the militant Palestinian group Hamas shows Russia's desire to expand its role as a mediator on the global stage. But Western officials are wary and Hamas shows no sign of moderating its anti-Israel stance. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/03/04/5245334/with-hamas-visit-russia-seeks-more-global-clout https://www.npr.org/2006/03/04/5245334/with-hamas-visit-russia-seeks-more-global-clout A visit to Moscow by leaders of the militant Palestinian group Hamas shows Russia's desire to expand its role as a mediator on the global stage. But Western officials are wary and Hamas shows no sign of moderating its anti-Israel stance.

]]> Susan Stamberg Now that the militant Hamas movement is set to take over the Palestinian government, the debate intensifies about whether to give financial aid. International donors are trying to head off a financial crisis in the Palestinian authority but the Bush administration wants a united front against Hamas. Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:38:14 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/02/28/5238095/new-palestinian-leadership-tests-u-s-diplomacy https://www.npr.org/2006/02/28/5238095/new-palestinian-leadership-tests-u-s-diplomacy Now that the militant Hamas movement is set to take over the Palestinian government, the debate intensifies about whether to give financial aid. International donors are trying to head off a financial crisis in the Palestinian authority but the Bush administration wants a united front against Hamas.

]]> Michele Kelemen Israel cuts off vital funds to the Palestinian Authority, in a move to isolate the new Palestinian government, headed by Hamas. Israel's interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called the Palestinian government a "terrorist authority" with Hamas in control. Mon, 20 Feb 2006 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/02/20/5224882/israel-cuts-funds-to-hamas-led-government https://www.npr.org/2006/02/20/5224882/israel-cuts-funds-to-hamas-led-government Israel cuts off vital funds to the Palestinian Authority, in a move to isolate the new Palestinian government, headed by Hamas. Israel's interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called the Palestinian government a "terrorist authority" with Hamas in control.

]]> Linda Gradstein Israel is considering ways to clamp down on Palestinian areas.The recommendations from Israel's defense ministry come as the Islamist group Hamas prepares to assume control of the Palestinian parliament Saturday. The hard line against Hamas strikes some Israelis as ironic, since Israel itself encouraged the creation of Hamas a quarter century ago. Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:24:17 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2006/02/17/5220829/hamas-its-origins-and-evolution https://www.npr.org/2006/02/17/5220829/hamas-its-origins-and-evolution Israel is considering ways to clamp down on Palestinian areas.The recommendations from Israel's defense ministry come as the Islamist group Hamas prepares to assume control of the Palestinian parliament Saturday. The hard line against Hamas strikes some Israelis as ironic, since Israel itself encouraged the creation of Hamas a quarter century ago.

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