Hamas hopes Monday's announcement will break the political deadlock. But with members of Gaza's technocratic committee still outside Gaza and no guarantee Israel will allow them in, only sustained U.S. pressure, a highly unlikely prospect, could move things forward

A Palestinian source said neither Israel nor the Board of Peace has agreed to the move, which is intended to demonstrate that Hamas is ready to hand over power in the Strip to the…

The decision remains limited by Israel is not allowing members of the technocratic committee, who are currently in Cairo, to enter the territory • The resignation does not concern…