Q. Why are Netanyahu's scare tactics in Israel's election campaign not working? Q. How does the Hamas victory affect Jordan?

The Post-Election Picture: In a new poll of Palestinian opinion since Hamas' victory, the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center found that 73.9% of Palestinians did not expect Hamas' overwhelming majority in the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) elections.

I. New Hamas Bill in the Senate II. House Hearings on US-PA Relations

Update on the first illegal outpost with permanent housing to be demolished as a result of Peace Now's petition to the Israeli court

Lack Of Peace Process Helped Drive Palestinians Into Hamas' Arms: The Palestinian Center for Policy Survey Research (PSR) released its exit polling from the recent Palestinian elections, revealing that a lack of a peace process with Israel contributed significantly to Hamas' stunning victory over Fatah.

Q. ...recommendations to shorten mandatory IDF military service...? Q. ...recommendations to reduce migration to Israel by Palestinians intermarrying with Israeli Arabs?

I. S. Con. Res. 79 in the House II. APN on S. Con. Res. 79 III. The FY07 Budget Request IV. New Bills and Resolutions V. S. Con. Res. 79 Debate Excerpts

Q. Why did Russian President Putin invite the Hamas leadership to Moscow? Q. Ultimately, can we expect the Hamas takeover of the Palestinian Authority to be tranquil?

Raise The Drawbridge. According to the definition of high-ranking Israeli security officials, the formation of a Hamas government means a freeze in relations with Israel.

I. HR 4681 Update II. APN on HR 4681 III. Dear Colleagues Re: Hamas IV. The FY07 Budget Request

Curb Your Enthusiasm: ...Hamas DID NOT receive a majority of the vote, although they received a majority of the legislative seats...

Q. Hamas' chances for forming a government? Q. How did Pal. opinion & exit polls misread the elections? Q. Why PM Olmert so tough on settlers?

I. Congress and Hamas; II. HR 4681 - Ros-Lehtinen/Lantos; III. Other Anti-PA Measures; IV. Dear Colleagues Re: Hamas; V. Review of Existing Law regarding Palestinians; VI. APN Hill Event - the 2006 Palestinian Elections; VII. Bills and Resolutions