But he warned that the money would not be given to a government containing Hamas figures.

However, a number of Hamas figures are sure to play central roles regardless of whether they hold government positions.

Those officials said Israel was killing Hamas figures because Palestinian leaders had not moved to dismantle the groups, as the peace plan requires.

Several Hamas figures said Thursday that they did not object to a referendum, at least in principle.

The Israeli Army, aiming at a Hamas figure, fired missiles that killed four men.

Israel carried out six helicopter missile strikes against Hamas figures last week.

He was not regarded as a senior Hamas figure.

A3 A Palestinian Authority court sentenced a senior Hamas figure.

Several times now, Israel has readily acknowledged killing Hamas figures.

The Israelis did not act against Hamas political figures during the group's first few months in office.