Increase said to be around 50 percent, although no official statistics available; Qatari envoy al-Emadi enters Hamas-run enclave to announce new aid projects

Mousa Abu Marzouk says Qatari envoy al-Emadi to return to Strip by the end of the month, states Qatari aid to poor families will be $30 million per month

Ramallah and Gaza leaders euphoric about loathed incumbent's loss, though unsure how a Biden administration will advance their cause

Top Fatah leaders arrive in Turkey, saying Abbas has give the 'green light' to talks; PA leader speaks with Erdogan, urging him to support Palestinian unity

Ismail Haniyeh says Cairo also involved in reconciliation talks, discussions ongoing over Rafah border crossing

PA chief vows to seek end to Palestinian division, lambastes UAE for making peace with Israel and claims he stopped annexation; Haniyeh reiterates Hamas will not accept Israel

Ismail Haniyeh entered Lebanon for the first time in 27 years this week, with talks with officials, Nasrallah on the docket; will take part in videoconference with Abbas

Arson balloons from Gaza spark 29 fires in Israel Tuesday; Airborne bomb launched by terrorists explodes in basketball court in Netivot, as escalation continues

Strikes come hours after Qatari envoy arrives in Strip bringing $30 million in cash, seeking to ease the Israel-Hamas tensions

No casualties, airborne bomb launched by terrorists explodes in basketball court in Netivot, as escalation continues