Hamas has urged Palestinians to abandon peace efforts

The Islamist group Hamas has urged Palestinians to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Israeli cabinet approves punitive measures after Tel Aviv shooting attack

Israel's security cabinet approved sweeping sanctions against the Palestinians on Thursday, a day after a deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv killed four Israelis.

Hamas claims responsibility for Tel Aviv attack

An Islamic Hamas movement official said Wednesday the shooting attack in Tel Aviv which killed four Israelis is a response to Israeli crimes against the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.