* FEATURE: Taiwanese brings qigong to Middle East Sep 24, 2009
The global financial crisis did not beat me, but missiles fired by Hamas [the Islamic Resistance Movement] late last year from Gaza scared away many of my qigong students, she said. Nonetheless, business at my clinic was especially good at that time, because people came to treat the bruises and sprains they suffered when seeking shelter in the air raids, she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Israel in firing line over blitz on Gaza Sep 12, 2009
The 160-page document stated that responsibility for the conflict rested mostly with the militant Islamic resistance movement Hamas, and that Hamas' incessant rocket fire forced Israel to act in self-defence. Yet despite the Israeli Government's general denial that it broke international law, military sources told The Age this week that the Military Advocate General's office was pursuing about 100 inquiries related to the conduct of its forces during the conflict. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Why Gaza's moderates are losing hope Sep 3, 2009
While once the clan or family was the "frame of security," there is now only the Islamic Resistance Movement, as Hamas is formally known. "Hamas has created a new identity for the hard core," he says. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Hamas faces extremist opposition Aug 20, 2009
RAMALLAH - The Islamic resistance movement Hamas' rule of Gaza faces protracted political and military opposition from within Gaza, other Palestinian territories and abroad. On August 15, a guerrilla group put down the fiercest military challenge to Hamas rule since it took over the coastal territory in the June 2007 coup when it overthrew a Palestinian Authority (PA)-led unity government. (Asia Times Online)
Gaza challengers Aug 16, 2009
Hamas's full title is the Islamic Resistance Movement, and it faces opposition from within its own membership and support base if it cracks down too hard on groups for either engaging in acts of resistance against Israel or activities presented as Islamic. This week Hamas decided that it had had enough. (BBC News)
Hamas defeats pro-Qaida group, strengthens power Aug 16, 2009
Hamas movement, founded in early 1988, called itself an Islamic resistance movement and vowed in its charter to destroy Israel and establish an Islamic state instead. However, after two decades, the group has become more politically mature and pragmatic. (Xinhuanet, China)
Abbas accuses Hamas of splitting Palestinians Aug 6, 2009
He reserved his strongest rhetoric for Hamas, the popular Islamic resistance movement that governs 1. 5 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and which refused to allow 400 Fatah delegates to attend the conference in Bethlehem. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Palestinian Fatah to hold historic congress Aug 4, 2009
The Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas, has become a strong rival both militarily and politically. With elections looming in January, Fatah wants to be as united as possible in order to seal victory. (Xinhuanet, China)
Britain 'should approach Hamas' Jul 26, 2009
Page last updated at 00:36 GMT, Sunday, 26 July 2009 01:36 UK. Britain 'should approach Hamas. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hamas bends to pressure in Gaza and abroad Jul 8, 2009
But there is evidence that grumbling among its constituents and external pressures are bending what was once an by the Islamic Resistance Movement, as Hamas is formally known. Not only is Hamas refraining from attacking Israel, it is also preventing smaller militant factions from engaging in militant acts. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Analysis: Israel takes its agenda to Arab world Jun 23, 2009
He also wants to resume indirect negotiations with Hamas for the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held by the Islamic resistance movement in the Gaza Strip for three years. Cairo brokered previous attempts to free Shalit, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians currently held in Israeli jails. (Xinhuanet, China)
Elections still a display of democracy other countries dream of Jun 20, 2009
The Islamic resistance movement Hamas won a majority of seats in the elections. It touched off a chain of events that led to Hamas taking full control of the Gaza Strip, and that in turn led to a full-scale conflict with Israel that resulted in the deaths of more than 1300 Gazans in January. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hamas mulls withdrawing from inter-Palestinian dialogue Jun 1, 2009
GAZA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- A senior West Bank Fatah movement leader slammed on Sunday the Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas, for planning to fight the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and its security forces ... GAZA/RAMALLAH, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Rival Fatah and Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Sunday traded accusations over armed clashes in the West Bank city of Qalqilya that killed six people ... RAMALLAH, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in Gaza on Sunday... (Xinhuanet, China)
O brother, where art thou? $1200 buys failed militants AK-47s but no love May 30, 2009
"He bears no ill will against Belgium. He went to Afghanistan to join an Islamic resistance movement.". Islamic resistance is expensive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
- From the Right: Heard that (Middle East) song before (2) May 17, 2009
If words mean anything, consider these from the Hamas Charter: The Islamic Resistance Movement believes that the land of Palestine is an Islamic Waqf consecrated for future Muslim generations until Judgment Day. It, or any part of it, should not be squandered: it, or any part of it, should not be given up. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Are Two States a Solution? May 16, 2009
For example, Article 11 declares that every inch of Israel is "consecrated for future Moslem generations until Judgment Day. It, or any part of it, should not be squandered: it, or any part of it, should not be given up." Article 13 states: "Initiatives, and so-called peaceful solutions and international conferences, are in contradiction to the principles of the Islamic Resistance Movement. ... There is no solution for the Palestinian question except through Jihad." Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum... (Townhall.com)
Briefing: The motives of Hamas May 14, 2009
An Arabic word that means zeal or enthusiasm, Hamas is also an acronym for the group's official Arabic name, the Islamic Resistance Movement. Its goal is to "liberate" Palestinian territories from Israeli occupation, and it has launched rockets and suicide bombers in pursuit of that end. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
LETTER: Obama's lack of trust earns low grades May 13, 2009
sapient wrote on May 12, 2009 5:24 PM:" H.R. 1388 was passed, behind our backs. You may want to read about it. It wasn't mentioned on the news... just went by on the ticker tape at the bottom of the CNN screen. Obama funds $20M in tax payer dollars to immigrate Hamas Refugees to the USA . This is the news that didn't make the headlines... By executive order, President Barack Obama has ordered the expenditure of $20.3 million in "migration assistance" to the Palestinian refugees and "conflict... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hamas urges Obama's administration to be clear on Israel's acts Apr 18, 2009
GAZA, April 18 (Xinhua) -- The government of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in the Gaza Strip on Saturday called on U.S. President Barak Obama's administration to take a clear position regarding the Israeli daily measures. Taher al-Nounou, a spokesman for the deposed government, said that Israel "continues its aggressive campaign in the occupied Jerusalem to make al-Aqsa mosque Jewish.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Israel's FM: Concessions Invite War Apr 2, 2009
"The Islamic Resistance Movement believes that the land of Palestine is an Islamic Waqf consecrated for future Muslim generations until Judgement Day. It, or any part of it, should not be squandered: it, or any part of it, should not be given up. " ... The 1988 Charter also states that "renouncing any part of Palestine means renouncing part of the religion; the nationalism of the Islamic Resistance Movement is part of its faith.."When Hamas Nizar Rayyan was asked if he could envision a 50-year... (CBS News -- World)
Hamas expects prisoners swap with Israel very soon Mar 17, 2009
GAZA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas, said on Monday that a possible prisoners' swap between the movement and Israel is possible within the coming a few hours. If both Hamas and Israel accepts each other's conditions, around 1,450 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails will be freed for the release of abducted Israeli corporal Gilad Shalit. (Xinhuanet, China)
Top officials urge dialogue with Hamas Mar 14, 2009
Since Israel pulled out of Gaza in 2005, Hamas, which stands for the Islamic Resistance Movement, has launched hundreds of rockets into southern Israeli cities and has taken credit for suicide bombings against Israeli civilians. Last fall, Israel conducted a military offensive against Hamas in Gaza that resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties. (Boston Globe)
Abbas asks Iran not to intervene in Palestinians' affairs Mar 5, 2009
GAZA. March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Tuesday said the first visit of Hillary Clinton to the region as a U.S. Secretary of State was disappointing. In her meetings with the Israeli leaders, Clinton said the new U.S. administration will be committed to Israel's security and to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a two-state solution. (Xinhuanet, China)
Who are Hamas? Feb 26, 2009
Hamas takes its name from the Arabic initials for the Islamic Resistance Movement. Branded a terrorist organisation by Israel, the US and the EU, it is seen by its supporters as a legitimate fighting force defending Palestinians from a brutal military occupation. (BBC News -- Africa)
Palestinian prisoner swap Feb 26, 2009
The green flag of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas flutters next to a Palestinian flag on a hill in Jabalia just north of Gaza City. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Terror victims seeking Persian relics in court Feb 22, 2009
The Islamic Resistance Movement, known as Hamas, took responsibility. Two Hamas operatives were convicted in Israeli court. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Israel's reply to truce in "couple of days" Feb 17, 2009
GAZA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said on Monday its delegation might leave Egypt on Tuesday and wait for a few days until Cairo receives a final Israeli answer to an 18-month-truce accepted by the movement. Taher al-Noono, Hamas' Gaza government spokesman who is currently in Cairo, said in a written statement sent to reporters that Israel asked Egypt for a few more days to get a final answer to reaching a truce agreement with Hamas. (Xinhuanet, China)
Q&A: Gaza conflict Feb 15, 2009
Hamas is an acronym for the Islamic Resistance Movement. It regards the whole of historic Palestine as Islamic land and therefore views the state of Israel as an occupier, though it has offered a 10-year "truce" if Israel withdraws to the lines held before the war of 1967. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hamas rules out setting up specific date for truce Feb 15, 2009
GAZA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) officials Saturday ruled out setting up a specific date for declaring an 18-month Egyptian-brokered truce with Israel. Earlier reports said declaring a truce was imminent. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hamas's albatross Feb 14, 2009
The Palestinian Islamic resistance movement, Hamas, has emerged from the three-week-long battle against the Israeli invasion of Gaza with a bagful of challenges. It is caught up between two daunting choices: continued resistance against the Israeli occupation, which could escalate into another confrontation beyond tolerable limits, or pacification that would erode the resistance movement's ra"son d' tre. Pressure by national, regional and international players makes the situation more complex.... (Al-Ahram Weekly)
Following Tuesday's parliamentary election which leaves two of its main contenders neck-to-neck, the prospect of an Israeli coalition government remains anything but clear, analysts said on Wednesday.• Hamas: Israelis elect three heads of terrorism Feb 12, 2009
GAZA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Commenting on the results of the Israeli elections held on Tuesday, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said on Wednesday that the Israeli people have elected three heads of terrorism. The Palestinian movement was surprised from the elections results, Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum told Xinhua in a telephone interview, adding that the winners are Tzipi Livni, Benjamin Netanyahu and Avigdor Lieberman. (Xinhuanet, China)
Prospects of long-term ceasefire ambiguous in Mideast Feb 7, 2009
Li Xiao (PD resident reporter in Egypt): The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is seeking to set up "a new, national authority" to replace the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and its appeals are "totally unacceptable", said President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestinian Authorty (PA) in Paris on Monday, February 2. On the same day, Hamas said it had offered a one-year ceasefire if Israel opens border crossing into the Gaza strip. (Xinhuanet, China)
