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NYC:

Hundreds gather to mourn loss of Israeli hostages

Central Park Rally mourns the loss of Youssef and Hamza al-Ziyadne, as Israeli negotiators head to Qatar.

Hundreds gather to mourn loss of Israeli hostages

Hamas official: We're showing great flexibility in negotiations

Ali Baraka, Hamas leader abroad, says terror group agreed to release 34 Israelis in first stage of ceasefire deal, in order to ease path towards comprehensive agreement.

Hamas official: We're showing great flexibility in negotiations

Report:

Qatar conveyed 'positive message' from Hamas on hostage deal

Kan 11 News reports Qatar conveyed a positive message to Israel regarding Hamas' intentions to advance negotiations on a hostage release deal. Following the message, Netanyahu held meeting with Defense Minister Israel Katz and the negotiation team.

Qatar conveyed 'positive message' from Hamas on hostage deal

John Kirby:

'Obstacles from Hamas are preventing a deal'

White House National Security Council spokesperson says a hostage deal can be reached before Biden's term concludes on January 20: It won’t be possible without additional compromise. Hamas are making it difficult.

'Obstacles from Hamas are preventing a deal'

Minister Katz to IDF:

Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

The Minister of Defense instructed the IDF to come up with a plan to completely destroy the terror organization if it does not release the hostages before US President Trump takes office.

Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

Musk on Hamas:

'Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated'

Billionaire Elon Musk shares video on his social media platform X, in which he discusses the war between Israel and Hamas. "You just cannot have the kids be taught to hate from the moment they can talk."

'Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated'

Biden on hostage deal:

'We’re making progress, I’m still hopeful we can have a deal'

US President expresses hope that a ceasefire and hostage release deal can be reached before January 20, when he leaves office: Hamas is the one getting in the way of that right now.

'We’re making progress, I’m still hopeful we can have a deal'

Academia today: Censor Homer, laud Hamas

At woke universities, the capitulation of the cultural establishment to woke progressivism appears complete. They are offended by the literary rapes in Ovid, but hail the real rapes of Hamas. Opinion.

Academia today: Censor Homer, laud Hamas

Amit Segal to Trump:

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

Beit Hanoun tragedy:

Terrorists used standard IDF explosives

Sources in the IDF say the explosives used by terrorists as a landmine to kill three soldiers are those used by the IDF to demolish tunnels.

Terrorists used standard IDF explosives

Gaza residents come out against Hamas dictatorship

A new protest movement demands an end to Hamas' rule, and to improve the living conditions in Gaza.

Gaza residents come out against Hamas dictatorship

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim Funduq shooting attack

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for shooting attack in which three Israelis were murdered, say it was planned by a senior Hamas commander who was eliminated in an IDF operation near Shechem (Nablus).

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim Funduq shooting attack

In Khan Yunis

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

IAF conducts several IDF and ISA intelligence-based strikes on a number of terrorists who took part in the murderous October 7th massacre in Israeli territory.

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jabaliya, says 'We will bring Hamas to the point where they understand that they must return all the hostages.'

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

Report:

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Military officials say the operations in northern Gaza are meant to clear the area of terrorists and their infrastructure, but the terrorist forces are a mix of 'veteran' terrorists and newly-recruited terrorists.

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Watch:

Interrogation of terrorist caught in Gaza hospital

The terrorist confessed that Hamas troops hide among the hospital's patients, believing the hospital to be safe from Israeli bombing.

Interrogation of terrorist caught in Gaza hospital

Report:

Hamas still insists on a role in Gaza's post-war government

An Egyptian source says Hamas would not agree to a deal without a path to end the war and a stipulation to keep it in power in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas still insists on a role in Gaza's post-war government

3 rockets fired at Sderot, 1 explodes inside city

Hamas terrorists launch multi-rocket attack on Sderot. 1 rocket incercepted, another caused property damage inside the city. No injuries reported.

3 rockets fired at Sderot, 1 explodes inside city

UN watchdog group:

'Dismantle UNRWA for enabling crimes against humanity’

'Impose crippling sanctions on terrorist-infested UNRWA. US should pursue legal action to hold them accountable for enabling crimes against humanity,' says UN Watch Executive Director, Hillel Neuer.

'Dismantle UNRWA for enabling crimes against humanity’

Antony Blinken:

'We want to end negotiations within two weeks'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stresses that the goal in promoting the move is 'to get the hostages out of Gaza.'

'We want to end negotiations within two weeks'

Not certain who's alive:

Hamas hostage list reportedly includes Bibas children

BBC reports that the list of 34 hostages given by Hamas includes ten women, 11 adults aged 50-85, and the children of the Bibas family. PMO says list was given by Israel to Hamas 6 months ago, not given by Hamas to Israel.

Hamas hostage list reportedly includes Bibas children

Hamas claims to have approved list of 34 hostages

Jerusalem denies a report that mediators succeeded in bridging gaps with Hamas and that Israel has now to respond if it agrees to the deal.

Hamas claims to have approved list of 34 hostages

Report:

Israel considering Hamas proposal for 1-week ceasefire

Israel is reportedly considering responding to Hamas's offer for a week-long ceasefire in exchange for a list of hostages in light of the expected visit tomorrow by Mossad chief Barnea to Qatar.

Israel considering Hamas proposal for 1-week ceasefire

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

As terrorists in Gaza launch multiple projectiles at Israel, IDF strikes 100 terror targets in the Strip.

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

Eyeless in Gaza

In spite of everything we’ve done to eliminate it, Hamas continues to be a threat to our security. So, what exactly does this mean? Opinion.

Eyeless in Gaza

Blinken reveals:

Whose fault is it that there is no deal?

In an interview with The New York Times, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a deal could've been reached, questions, 'Where is the world, why hasn't Hamas been pushed to put down its weapons, give up the hostages, and surrender?'

Whose fault is it that there is no deal?

Report:

6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre

New reports have surfaced regarding the extent and detail of the October 7th massacre.

6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre

'If Hamas says yes - we have a deal'

Israeli government demanding Hamas increase number of living hostages to be freed; defense echelon pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold talks on 'the day after' Hamas.

'If Hamas says yes - we have a deal'

IDF destroys terror tunnel & underground weapons production site

IDF's Yahalom Unit, 99th Division, dismantle underground weapons manufacturing site in central Gaza Strip.

IDF destroys terror tunnel & underground weapons production site

IDF destroys 'Officers' Neighborhood' in Gaza

Kfir Brigade troops operate in northern Gaza, where Hamas commanders barricaded themselves.

IDF destroys 'Officers' Neighborhood' in Gaza

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

'There is great doubt as to whether the quantity of aid entering the Strip toady will be similar to the quantity entering under the Trump administration,' diplomatic source says.

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

After 456 days:

Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Hamas publishes a sign of life from hostage Liri Albag, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base during the October 7 massacre.

Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

John Kirby:

'We welcome Israel’s decision to send delegation to Qatar'

White House National Security Council spokesperson acknowledges in conversation with reporters there is no significant progress on hostage release deal, reiterates that Hamas is the one that initiated the conflict.

'We welcome Israel’s decision to send delegation to Qatar'

Hamas confirms:

Ceasefire and hostage deal talks to resume in Qatar

Hamas confirms in a statement that indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal are set to resume in Doha, reiterates demand for "complete cessation of hostilities (and) the withdrawal of occupation forces."

Ceasefire and hostage deal talks to resume in Qatar

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

IAF strikes approximately 40 Hamas terrorist gathering points, as well as Hamas command and control centers throughout the Gaza Strip.

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

Israel's judges: Merely tone deaf, or simply morally obtuse?

Israel’s Supreme Court’s diligent concern for the conditions of Hamas terrorists outrages the Israeli public. Opinion.

Israel's judges: Merely tone deaf, or simply morally obtuse?

Hostage negotiations

Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar

A professional-level delegation of the Mossad, the IDF, and the ISA will travel to Qatar to continue efforts to bring home the 100 hostages still being held by Hamas.

Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar

Minister Avi Dichter:

'Turkey is becoming the new Iran in Syria'

Agriculture Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about the war against Hamas and Hezbollah, warns not to place too much trust in Syria's new leaders given their associations with Al Qaeda.

'Turkey is becoming the new Iran in Syria'

Hamas Internal Security chief eliminated

Hassam Shahwan, head of Hamas Internal Security Forces in the southern Gaza Strip, hid among the civilian population in Khan Yunis and was eliminated by the IAF.

Hamas Internal Security chief eliminated

Report:

Netanyahu demanding release of all living hostages at once

Senior Hamas official claims that Netanyahu raised new demands in the negotiations on a hostage release deal, demanding the release of all the living hostages in the first phase of the agreement.

Netanyahu demanding release of all living hostages at once

US Jewish leaders to Pope:

'Refrain from making incendiary comments against Israel'

Conference of Presidents writes letter to Pope Francis following his criticism of Israel’s counterterrorism operations in Gaza: We appreciate and share your concern for the suffering of innocent civilians, but the statements you have made only serve to distort Israel’s legitimate military campaign and fuel antisemitism.

'Refrain from making incendiary comments against Israel'

Trump:

'They better let the hostages come back soon'

US President-elect reiterates his warning to Hamas about returning all the hostages that it is holding in the Gaza Strip.

'They better let the hostages come back soon'

As 2025 begins:

Hamas fires two rockets towards Netivot

Sirens sounded at midnight in Netivot and nearby towns. Two projectiles fired from Gaza, one of them intercepted and the other falls in open area.

Hamas fires two rockets towards Netivot

Hamas proposal:

Week-long ceasefire in exchange for list of hostages

The terrorist organization is not making the ceasefire conditional on the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Gaza Strip or the return of Gaza residents to their homes, claims it needs time to put together a list of 'humanitarian cases' of hostages.

Week-long ceasefire in exchange for list of hostages

Palestinian Authority demands control of Gaza Strip

Mahmoud Abbas believes the PA can return to rule Gaza after being expelled by Hamas in 2007.

Palestinian Authority demands control of Gaza Strip

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who participated in 10.7

Abd al-Hadi Sabah was one of the leaders of the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz during the murderous October 7th Massacre. Throughout the war, Sabah led and advanced numerous terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who participated in 10.7

Watch:

Hamas footage shows terrorists planting explosives near hospital

Terrorists can be seen planting explosives at a distance of approximately 45 meters from the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.

Hamas footage shows terrorists planting explosives near hospital

UN receives Israel's report on Hamas abuse, torture of hostages

Ministry of Health submits report on abuse of Hamas hostages to UN, documenting widespread abuse, including sexual attacks, beatings, starvation, and isolation.

UN receives Israel's report on Hamas abuse, torture of hostages

Hamas seeking international pressure to force ceasefire

Senior Hamas official says the organization expects tangible action from the US administration to promote a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas seeking international pressure to force ceasefire

Former Ambassador Friedman:

'The consequences of this war are solely on Hamas'

Former US Ambassador to Israel underlines the responsibility of Hamas for the consequences of the war to the people of Gaza: Hamas could have ended this war at any time within the past 450 days by freeing the hostages and surrendering.

'The consequences of this war are solely on Hamas'

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

The command and control center in the El-Wafa Hospital in the area of Gaza City was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the immediate future, the military said.

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

Gaza:

IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

‏The IAF struck the launchers that were used yesterday to fire projectiles toward the Lachish, HaShfela, Yarkon, Western Negev, Yehuda, and Jerusalem areas.

IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

In the heart of Tehran:

New details on Ismail Haniyeh's elimination

The bomb planted in the Hamas diplomatic bureau chief's room was nearly discovered because of a faulty air conditioner.

New details on Ismail Haniyeh's elimination

Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal

Qatar’s Prime Minister meets with a Hamas delegation in Doha in attempt to push forward ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal

240 terrorists arrested:

IDF moves in after Hamas turned Gaza hospital into terror hotbed

IDF, ISA, complete targeted operation against Hamas command center in the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya, apprehending over 240 terrorists in the area.

IDF moves in after Hamas turned Gaza hospital into terror hotbed

John Kirby:

'Hamas is the obstacle to a hostage release deal'

White House National security communications adviser John Kirby says US is "actively working" to broker a ceasefire-hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, but the terror group continues throwing up obstacles.

'Hamas is the obstacle to a hostage release deal'

NYT report:

IDF loosened combat rules for war after October 7

New York Times ridiculed for reporting that the IDF's rules of engagement are different in a formally-declared war than during previous skirmishes with Hamas and after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust

IDF loosened combat rules for war after October 7

Hamas official claims:

Ceasefire required to provide list of hostages

Hamas unable to provide Israel with a list of living hostages until a ceasefire in Gaza takes effect, Hamas official claims.

Ceasefire required to provide list of hostages

Two commanders and a Hamas official eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

IAF eliminates Muhammad Kamal Muhammad Al-Haj, Nukhba company commander in the Zeitoun battalion, and senior engineering unit terrorist Muhammad Jamil Salman Basous, in Gaza airstrike.

Two commanders and a Hamas official eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

Walmart removes T-shirts glorifying Hamas and Hezbollah leaders

Walmart removes several T-shirts from its online store this week that glorified Yahya Sinwar and Hassan Nasrallah, after StopAntisemitism brought attention to the shirts.

Walmart removes T-shirts glorifying Hamas and Hezbollah leaders