DAMASCUS, Syria, May 4 (UPI) -- The leader of Hamas, a militant Palestinian organization, says his forces have stopped firing rockets into Israel, at least for the time being.

DAMASCUS, Syria, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Hamas political leader Khaled Meshal reportedly is relocating from Syria to Sudan, a move seen as enhancing Syria's quest for peace with Israel.

JERUSALEM, May 30 (UPI) -- The relatives of kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit said they have yet to get a letter written by him, even though Hamas pledged to let him send one.

DAMASCUS, Syria, April 11 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will go to Syria, his press secretary said, while stopping short of confirming he will meet with Hamas leader Khaled Meshal.

JERUSALEM, June 2 (UPI) -- Hamas leaders have proposed a one-year cease-fire if Israel agrees to stop attacking Hamas militants, it was reported Saturday.

GAZA, May 21 (UPI) -- Israel bombed Hamas facilities in Gaza Monday, and lawmakers said Palestinian political leaders also could be targeted.

TEHRAN, March 6 (UPI) -- Hamas leader Khaled Meshal, on a visit to Tehran Tuesday, said Palestine still needs Iran's help. Mashal, director of Hamas's political office, spoke at a news conference after a meeting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's Fars news agency repor

JERUSALEM, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Israeli security sources said Friday the signing of the Mecca Accord between Fatah and Hamas could lead to the release of a captured Israeli soldier.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. and Israeli officials reacted cautiously to word that Hamas and Fatah had agreed to reconciliation and a government of national unity.