Ismail Haniyeh

When Ismail Haniyeh told his wife their sons were killed

Hamas leader says killing of his sons and grandsons was meant to pressure Hamas to be more flexible in negotiations, 'it will not happen.'

Haniyeh claims:

'My sons weren't Hamas fighters'

Hamas leader says group is still seeking a hostage release deal despite the elimination of three of his sons in an air strike in Gaza.

'Israel will be held accountable'

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader

Turkish President calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences after three of his sons were eliminated in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.

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One of Haniyeh's sons was involved in holding Israeli hostages

The IDF stated that the strike that killed three of the political bureau chairman's sons was not authorized by the Chief of Staff or the political echelon since was in 'real-time' against terrorists who were on their way to commit an act of terror.

IDF confirms:

3 sons of Ismail Haniyeh killed in Gaza

Three sons and several grandchildren of Hamas's political bureau head reportedly killed in strike on car in Gaza.

Haniyeh stresses:

'We are sticking to our conditions for hostage deal'

Hamas chief stresses the group will continue to demand an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza in a hostage release deal.

Sister of Hamas leader arrested in Israel

The sister of Hamas political bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh, a resident of the southern Israeli town of Tel Sheva was arrested on charges of supporting a terror organization and inciting violence.

Former UNRWA official:

'Haniyeh was a teacher in one of our schools'

Former UNRWA official acknowledges that Hamas leader was a teacher in UNRWA school, claims Western countries "corrupted" the UNRWA curricula.

Poll:

Archterrorist Barghouti would win Palestinian vote

Majority of Arabs in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza would vote for archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in elections, prefer Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to 'moderate' Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Report:

Haniyeh accepted ceasefire, Sinwar rejected it

WSJ reports that Hamas' Gaza leader pushed for more Israeli concessions even as the terror group's most senior leader was ready to accept a 6-week ceasefire.

Hamas leader's family being treated in Israel

Family members of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh are reportedly being treated in Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva.

The IDF's birthday message to Hamas leader

The IDF's Arabic spokesman published a 'birthday card' denouncing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on his 62nd birthday.

The relationship between Iran and its proxies

We followed how Ismail Haniyeh, one of the leaders of the terrorist Hamas, visited Tehran after the October 7th massacre. Opinion.

Report:

Swap to include 50-100 hostages, in exchange for 300 terrorists

Details of deal will be publicized by Qatar when they are finalized, senior Hamas official promises.

Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar

The Red Cross has not been permitted to visit the more than 200 hostages who are held by Hamas in Gaza.

IDF strikes home of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Ismail Haniyeh's residence, which was used as terrorist infrastructure, struck as IDF troops continue to operate in Gaza.

Iran to Hamas:

'We won't go to war for you'

Iran's supreme leader rebuked Hamas's leader Ismail Haniyeh for not giving more warning of the attack.

Report: Turkey under pressure to cut ties with Hamas

Turkey 'politely' requests Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh leave the country, report says.

Op-ed:

The only way to help the people of Gaza is to get rid of Hamas

Nothing can be done to help Gaza as long as they are ruled by a genocidal death cult which steals their future in order to kill Jews.Op-ed.

Hamas leader:

'Take advantage of Israeli domestic conflict'

'We are at an exceptional point in the conflict with the enemy that obligates us to think together,' Ismail Haniyeh told Palestinian leaders

Hamas leader: 'We taught Israel a lesson, they were defeated'

Hamas terror group claims it caused Israel 'heavy losses' in Jenin, promises to force Israel to 'rethink its course.'

Hamas leader:

'We will respond to Jenin operation'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called on the Arab residents of Judea and Samaria 'to foil the enemy's plans.'

Hamas leader:

'Israel failed to drive a wedge between Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh touts terrorist organizations' alleged "achievements" in recent round of fighting.

Islamic Jihad threatens:

'Israel will pay the price if hunger striking terrorist dies'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says his organization is committed to bring about the release of security prisoners from prisons in Israel.

Hamas rejects calls to calm the situation

Senior Hamas delegation, during a visit to Cairo, rejects appeals by Egypt and the US to maintain calm vis-à-vis Israel.

PA poll:

72% support establishment of organizations such as 'Lions' Den'

Marwan Barghouti, who is serving life sentences over terror attacks, is widely popular as a possible replacement for Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh:

'We will bury the Zionist government'

In a speech on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of Hamas, its leader threatens an all-out confrontation.

Watch: Abbas, Hamas chief Haniyeh meet in Algeria

A diplomatic breakthrough may be close at hand as the long-time rivals met for the first time in nearly six years.

Hamas issues threat over Jerusalem Day march

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says terrorists 'won't allow desecration of Al Aqsa Mosque' fight against Israel has entered a new phase.

Temple Mount:

Arabs riot, fire explosives at police officers

Arab rioters clash with security forces before Jews ascend Temple Mount for the last time until Ramadan ends.

Hamas leader: Israel has no future in Palestine

Ismail Haniyeh: The Palestinians will return to the villages from which they were expelled in Israel.

Hamas: Iran helped us develop deterrence against Israel

Hamas leader reveals that $70 million in aid from Iran enabled the development of a strategy against Israel.

Hamas leader threatens additional kidnappings

Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, has threatened to kidnap additional IDF soldiers to serve as leverage in negotiations with Israel.

Hamas: We'll force Israel to release prisoners

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: This enemy does not give anything except when it is forced to do so.

Hamas leader: Arab squatters are fighting 'colonialist cancer'

Ismail Haniyeh expresses support for residents of Sheikh Jarrah, says court compromise is a 'political trap.'

Hamas: This is an existential conflict

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: The conflict is not a conflict over borders, but an existential conflict.

Iran's new President meets Hamas delegation

Ebrahim Raisi assures Hamas delegation that Iran will keep supporting Hamas.

Ismail Haniyeh re-elected as Hamas leader

Ismail Haniyeh re-elected as leader of Hamas for a four-year term.

Daughter of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh being treated in Israel

Hamas launched 4,000 missiles at Israel, including Tel Aviv, while its leader's daughter was being treated at a Tel Aviv hospital.

Hamas: Our response will deter Israel

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says a strong Palestinian response is needed to deter Israel from operating in Sheikh Jarrah.

Hamas leader threatens Israel

Ismail Haniyeh: If the Israeli occupation continues its aggression in Jerusalem - there will be no calm.

Hamas seeks Turkish supervision of PA election

Hamas leader calls on President Erdogan to pressure Israel to allow elections to PA parliament to take place in eastern Jerusalem.

Hamas leader: Violence is our weapon

Ahead of his group joining the PLO, Ismail Haniyeh reiterates that "the Palestinian resistance against Israel will not stop."

Hamas: We will make another Shalit deal

Hamas leader promises terrorist prisoners that his organization will work to reach a "respectable" exchange deal.

Hamas head honored on visit to 'refugee camp' in Lebanon

'Palestinians' in Lebanon carry Haniyeh on shoulders at his reception in Ain al-Hilweh.

Hamas and Fatah underline rejection of Israel-UAE deal

Abbas at virtual conference attended by Hamas leader: We will never accept the United States as the sole mediator for negotiations.

Palestinian Arab leaders to meet over Israel-UAE deal

Joint discussions to be held in Ramallah and Beirut said to aim to develop "a unified Palestinian strategy" against "normalization schemes."

Haniyeh: Prepare for an armed struggle

Hamas leader says his organization is continuing to build power and is ready to enter the scene.

Explaining Israel's timid security establishment

The classic IDF wants to win, but there are six factors keeping today's IDF leadership from doing so. Opinion.

Hamas calls for Arab summit against Israel

Hamas leader urges leaders of Arab and Islamic countries to work together to thwart annexation plan.

Hamas: Our goal is to fight Israel

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh calls for armed military resistance against Israel.

Hamas leader threatens more kidnappings

Ismail Haniyeh: There is no breakthrough in negotiations because Israel is not serious.

Haniyeh: If Israel is serious - so are we

Hamas leader says the group is ready to discuss a prisoner exchange deal with Israel through mediators.

Haniyeh: We rejected offer for secret talks with US

Hamas leader claims the group's leadership refused to hold secret meetings on the "Deal of the Century".

Zarif speaks to leaders of Islamic Jihad and Hamas

Iranian Foreign Minister denounces Trump's "imposed and treacherous plan" in conversations with leaders Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Hamas leader meets anti-Semitic Malaysian PM

Ismail Haniyeh meets Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has in the past defended his right to be anti-Semitic.

Hamas leader to remain outside Gaza for a year

Senior Hamas official says Ismail Haniyeh, on a major foreign tour, will remain outside Gaza Strip for up to a year.

Hamas opposes 'alternative homeland' in Jordan

Hamas leader says Jordan is a red line and all of Hamas' energy is directed toward the "enemy."

Hamas sends 'positive' response on PA elections

Hamas leader gives "positive response" on willingness to cooperate in holding general elections in Judea and Samaria, Jerusalem and Gaza.

Haniyeh: Netanyahu indictment 'raises our morale'

Hamas leader claims Netanyahu indictment a sign “of more steadfastness” for Palestinians.