World & Nation
Routed in the Gaza Strip, the Fatah party of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is fractured and adrift at a moment when it is viewed by the outside world as the best hope for blunting the militant Hamas movement in the West Bank.
July 6, 2007
The historical core of the Palestinian movement has been thrust into a period of soul-searching. Many members vow a return.
Feb. 7, 2006
World Now
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Oct. 21, 2012
Party leaders try to heal the rift as ‘young guard’ sticks to a rival slate led by a jailed activist.
Dec. 16, 2005
Babylon & Beyond
Dec. 29, 2010
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ political party, Fatah, opens its first party congress in seven years on Tuesday amid swirling speculation about who will succeed the 81-year-old at the helm of the Palestinian Authority.
Nov. 28, 2016
With Yasser Arafat’s legacy both burden and driving force, the divided, long-dominant Palestinian party is set to lose parliament seats.
Jan. 24, 2006
The Gaza Strip’s ruling Hamas militant group cracked down on the rival Fatah movement early Tuesday, arresting activists and barring public gatherings after Fatah anniversary celebrations sparked deadly violence.
Jan. 2, 2008
Fatah fighters surrender to the Islamic militants by the dozens. ‘What is going on ... is madness,’ Palestinian leader says.
June 14, 2007
Hamas cracked down Friday on rival Fatah members, making numerous arrests and injuring dozens as its forces enforced a new ban on outdoor prayer rallies that have become a form of weekly protest in the Gaza Strip.
Sept. 8, 2007