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In 2007, the Palestinian Civil War took place and the fighting between Fatah and Hamas caused much destruction. This war makes peacemaking extremely difficult for the nation today.

The history between Fatah and Hamas is dark and heavily debated between the two. Their approaches to problems and policy change are completely different as well.

In this AL Monitor article, the growing dissatisfaction between Hamas and Fatah is outlined in detail. A short time after the agreement to work together was made, current accusations of treason by each side have the organizations on shaky ground.

The rivals in the political picture in Palestine are Fatah and Hamas. Their opposing ideas now share the governing power.

Fatah and Hamas are on their way to war after long string of car bombings. ISIS may have planned some of these bombings in order to frame one side against another.

Six years after the civil war between Fatah and Hamas, neither political party is seen in good favor by neighboring countries. Whether the mistrust sprouted from a coup or a terrorist organization, problems circle the parties.

A new pole shows that Hamas support is decreasing in the region. Over 10% more of the population have decided not to support Hamas, but they still hold the majority over Fatah in the Palestinian political picture.

This is a recent historical record of the conflict between Fatah and Hamas. The article talks about past rebellions, elections, and the new governmental system.

Israel's view of the new Palestinian unity government in the Gaza Strip. The sharing of power allowed over 70,000 people to return to government work.

After the killing of Israeli teenagers, Israel was able to launch a justified assault on Gaza. Specifically targeting Hamas, the Israelis want nothing more than the safety of their neighboring Jews and Arabs.

The story discusses the election of Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi following the forced removal of Morsi whom was a leader of the Muslim Brotherhood. The Muslim Brotherhood boycotted the election in an effort to make their presence known as well as their strong belief in having Morsi return to office. The Muslim Brotherhood still banned from being recognized as an organization establishes the contradiction of the elections being "genuinely democratic."

The story discusses the election of Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi following the forced removal of Morsi whom was a leader of the Muslim Brotherhood. The Muslim Brotherhood boycotted the election in an effort to make their presence known as well as their strong belief in having Morsi return to office. The Muslim Brotherhood still banned from being recognized as an organization establishes the contradiction of the elections being "genuinely democratic."

Hamas and the Palestinian Authority are not seeing eye-to-eye. Although they are the majority party, they are still a separate terrorist NGO that aims to end Israel as a whole.

Hamas and the PA have officially joined to form a unity government. The US sent the PA $400 million in aid, but now the funds are being shared in one way or another.

The difference in Palestine's main political parties. They are all very distant from each other.

The distribution of political mindedness is heavily mixed in the Gaza Strip. Other organizations in the area are also influencing the movements of people in the area.

Hamas plays a large role in Palestinian politics. Their clash with Fatah in 2007 struck the Gaza strip and led to an outbreak in fighting and sanctions put onto Hamas.

This BBC News Profile offers a good overview of the organization, their roots, and their aims for Gaza and their Palestinian supporters.