News and updates about Hamas

In Gaza, Judea and Samaria:

The haredi battalion's New Year miracle and big catch

A Hamas in Gaza terrorist had a clear shot at the head of Netzah Yehuda soldier - and missed. In Samaria, the battalion's soldiers caught a car carrying a large amount of ammunition.

The haredi battalion's New Year miracle and big catch

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

'London Against Hamas' group posts maps of Hamas tunnel system under Gaza throughout the London Underground on October 7 to highlight the plight of the hostages and Hamas' atrocities.

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

Hamas spokesman::

US aid to Israel will end in the future

Abu Obaydah, Hamas spokesman, takes pride in October 7 attack and conducting terror attacks against Israel.

US aid to Israel will end in the future

After extended silence:

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar

IDF investigates rumors of the Hamas leader's assassination, Al-Arabiya reports that Sinwar contacted his associates in Qatar.

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar

US:

Committed to Israel's security, promote stability in Middle East

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: 'My prayers today are with those murdered by Hamas, the survivors, and all who are still working courageously to bring their loved ones home and end the suffering.'

Committed to Israel's security, promote stability in Middle East

One year later, zero indictments filed against Nukhba terrorists

MKs from both sides of the aisle outraged at statements by State Prosecutor's Office rep. regarding progress of investigations against Hamas Nukhba terrorists responsible for October 7 massacre.

One year later, zero indictments filed against Nukhba terrorists

Hamas launches missiles barrage towards central Israel

Hamas' military wing takes responsibility for rocket fire on Tel Aviv, says missiles used were M-90s. Two lightly injured from shrapnel in Kfar Chabad.

Hamas launches missiles barrage towards central Israel

Fearing elimination

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Following the elimination of Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, senior Hamas officials have been fleeing Lebanon and Iran due to fear of being eliminated by Israel.

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Back-to-school for Hamas and Co.

If universities are not producing high-level engineers, doctors, filmmakers, physicists and more, the works gummed up by radicals who turn schools into soapboxes for their propaganda, it will be a victory for Iran and its proxies. Op-ed.

Back-to-school for Hamas and Co.

IDF reveals:

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Marking 1 year since the October 7th Massacre, the IDF established an exhibition displaying the items seized from Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7th, as well as during the combat in the Gaza Strip, to showcase them to the world.

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

From Hamas' perspective:

This is how the October 7 attack was planned

A new study by Lt. Col. (res.) Jonathan Halevi reveals that as early as December 2022, Yahya Sinwar unveiled the name he chose for the October 7 attack.

This is how the October 7 attack was planned

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

IDF launches operation in Jabaliya in northern Gaza in light of intelligence showing gathering of Hamas terrorists, efforts by Hamas to rebuild its terror infrastructure there.

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

UN chief:

'We must repeat our utter condemnation of Hamas'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres releases video statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 massacre: October 7th scarred souls, I demand once again the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

'We must repeat our utter condemnation of Hamas'

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to recent events, promises Israel is prepared for potential terror attacks on first anniversary of October 7 massacre, adds Israel will respond to Iran missile attack 'in a place and time of our choosing, according to the directives of the political echelon.'

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

In joint statement, IDF and ISA confirm that at least 12 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in a strike intended to thwart an imminent terror attack.

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

US Authorities:

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

The FBI believes that Jewish communities may be targeted on the anniversary of the Hamas invasion.

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

IDF eliminates head of Hamas government in Gaza

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist Rawhi Mushtaha, the head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas government in Gaza

Gaza:

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

Hamas claims responsibility for Jaffa terror attack

Hamas says the two terrorists from Hebron who murdered seven people in Jaffa were members of the group.

Hamas claims responsibility for Jaffa terror attack

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Gaza City school

IDF takes out Hamas command and control center embedded in UNRWA's Shejaiya school in Gaza City.

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Gaza City school

UNRWA head:

'I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander'

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN “Palestinian refugee” agency, denies knowing that UNRWA employee who was eliminated in Lebanon was a Hamas commander.

'I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander'

Hamas announces:

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amin, senior UNRWA employee and senior Hamas official, killed in strike in Lebanon.

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

Pompeo:

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

Former US Secretary of State says it is a mistake for the United States to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Ahmad Muhammad Fahd, head of the Hamas terrorist network in southern Syria, eliminated in IDF strike.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Hamas:

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Hamas condemns elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, slams 'barbaric Zionist aggression' which the terror group says shows the 'cruel' nature of Israel.

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

IDF:

Hamas has been militarily defeated

IDF claims that Hamas has been militarily defeated and has lost its ability to function as a military organization. Hamas has become a guerrilla and terrorist organization.

Hamas has been militarily defeated

Edelstein to Netanyahu:

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

Gaza:

Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks eliminated

IDF, ISA continue targeted eliminations in Gaza, taking out terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in communities along the Israel-Gaza border.

Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks eliminated

'The day after'

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Hamas terror group agrees to give up control of Gaza crossings 'the day after' the war in Gaza ends, ceding to rival group led by Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders officially introduces legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, claims Netanyahu is thwarting ceasefire efforts.

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Report:

Israel planted spying devices in Gazans' tents

Hamas' internal security reported that it found eavesdropping devices planted by Israeli intelligence disguised as objects such as rocks.

Israel planted spying devices in Gazans' tents

Five Arabs from Jerusalem arrested for funding terrorism

One of the suspects is a dominant Hamas operative in Shuafat and used his several businesses to launder money for the terror organization.

Five Arabs from Jerusalem arrested for funding terrorism

IDF brings bodies from Gaza to check if they were Sinwar

Israeli media reports multiple bodies examined to check if they were the corpse of the Hamas leader and October 7 mastermind. The tests showed Sinwar was not among those bodies.

IDF brings bodies from Gaza to check if they were Sinwar

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is asked whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive, responds, 'I can neither confirm nor deny.'

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

In central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound

IAF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center that previously served as the “Khaled ibn al-Walid” School.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound

John Kirby:

'Sinwar doesn't seem prepared at all to keep negotiating'

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said that the US still believes that it is not in Israel's best interests to go to war against Hezbollah.

'Sinwar doesn't seem prepared at all to keep negotiating'

Arab miscalculation about the Jewish fighting spirit

They never thought that Israel would have the stomach for the long fight and resist the pressures by the United States. Op-ed.

Arab miscalculation about the Jewish fighting spirit

Two terrorists who held hostages eliminated

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals that two of the terrorists who held the six hostages who were murdered in captivity have been eliminated.

Two terrorists who held hostages eliminated

Hamas terrorists take over humanitarian aid truck

Armed terrorists eliminated while trying to take over humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza; IDF strikes Hamas command and control center embedded in Gaza's Al Falah School.

Hamas terrorists take over humanitarian aid truck

IDF eliminates key Hamas intelligence operative

IDF eliminates key Hamas terrorist, strikes 20 terror targets in central and southern Gaza.

IDF eliminates key Hamas intelligence operative

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

'No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like that which exists in Israel has been treated in this prejudicial manner by the Prosecutor,' Foreign Ministry slams.

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

Report:

US believes ceasefire is unlikely before end of Biden's term

Wall Street Journal report: US officials believe that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to occur before Biden's term concludes in January.

US believes ceasefire is unlikely before end of Biden's term

After pager explosions:

Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation

US Secretary of State urges against "escalatory actions by any party" in the Middle East, says this is especially important for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation

Rafah:

Hundreds of terrorists killed, rocket warehouse destroyed

IDF forces in the Tel Sultan neighborhood eliminated over 300 terrorists the majority of Hamas' Tel Sultan Battalion's chain of command.

Hundreds of terrorists killed, rocket warehouse destroyed

Why is Hamas so confident that it’s winning?

Despite heavy losses, the terror group knows that it will be the victor if it's still standing on its feet when the war it started on Oct. 7 ends. And it’s staking its future on American help to do that. Opinion.

Why is Hamas so confident that it’s winning?

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

Prime Minister's Office:

Despite the pressure, we agreed to all the US offers

'Whoever wants to help the efforts to free our hostages must pressure the murderer, Sinwar, and not the Prime Minister of Israel.'

Despite the pressure, we agreed to all the US offers

After pager explosions

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

Palestinian Authority directs clinics in Lebanon to help treat the wounded. Hamas and Islamic Jihad express full support for Hezbollah.

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

For lasting peace, Hamas must be destroyed

Diplomatic agreements are a part of the history of war, but lasting diplomacy only exists in the aftermath of a decisive victory.

For lasting peace, Hamas must be destroyed

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

Danon to UN:

Defeat of Hamas not only Israeli interest; humanitarian necessity

Israel's ambassador to the UN reminds the Security Council that 'the UNRWA workers who were killed last week are Hamas terrorists.'

Defeat of Hamas not only Israeli interest; humanitarian necessity

Sinwar 'congratulates' Houthis for missile attack on Israel

Hamas leader praises his fellow Iranian proxy terrorists for launching a ballistic missile at Israel on Sunday morning.

Sinwar 'congratulates' Houthis for missile attack on Israel

How detained terrorists help forces fighting in Gaza

Information received while interrogating terrorists is sent to combat soldiers in Gaza. These terrorists also accompany IDF forces to battle.

How detained terrorists help forces fighting in Gaza

Report:

This is how Yahya Sinwar has avoided assassination for 11 months

Hamas leader uses low-tech communications system he developed in prison that eschews electronic communication to avoid detection, Wall Street Journal reports.

This is how Yahya Sinwar has avoided assassination for 11 months

Senior Hamas official:

'We still have ample resources to fight Israel'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells AFP that "the resistance has a high ability to continue" fighting Israel, after Gallant said Hamas "no longer exists" as a military formation in Gaza.

'We still have ample resources to fight Israel'

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

The Fatah organization, which represents the Palestinian Authority, publishes message of encouragement to Nukhba terrorists who carried out the October 7 massacre.

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

Over 'fabricated Gaza articles'

Several columnists quit Jewish Chronicle

Several prominent columnists resign from world's oldest Jewish newspaper following allegations it published articles written by former IDF soldier about the Gaza conflict, based on “wild fabrications”.

Several columnists quit Jewish Chronicle

'Frmr. MK who condoned massacre will not talk in our studio'

Former MK Abdulmalik Dehamshe condoned the October 7th massacre and after a complaint was filed with the police, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation announces it will not invite him to the studios again.

'Frmr. MK who condoned massacre will not talk in our studio'

The long arm of the Jewish People

The State of Israel carries on Simon Wiesenthal's legacy, but the international community has not given Israel the credit it deserves. If Israel was not taking care of business, these very same terrorists would spread to the US shores.

The long arm of the Jewish People

Marc Lamont Hill again defends Hamas in panel with Tlaib, Bush

CUNY prof. who was fired from CNN for calling for 'free Palestine from the river to the sea' says it is not appropriate to tell Hamas 'how to liberate themselves' in Congressional Black Caucus discussion.

Marc Lamont Hill again defends Hamas in panel with Tlaib, Bush