Hamas

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Nukhba trials will be held in Jerusalem, the capital of justice'

During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.

Aviva Siegel:

‘I survived. I’m here to tell’

Former hostage Aviva Siegel tells Arutz Sheva why she wrote a book about her ordeal and recalls the abuse, fear and fight to bring her husband, Keith, home.

‘Silenced No More’:

Israel exposes Hamas sexual atrocities in Greece

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.

UN official blasts Israeli law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urges Israel to scrap law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists. Foreign Ministry: “The UN should cease blaming Israel for seeking justice for victims."

Report:

Trump Gaza plan may advance in areas outside Hamas control

The US and Board of Peace are reportedly preparing to advance Gaza reconstruction efforts in areas outside Hamas control amid stalled talks.

Over 2.5 years later

IDF settles the score with terrorist who infiltrated outpost

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas terrorist Hamza Sharabasi, who infiltrated Nahal Oz during the October 7 massacre.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Accountability needed for those who deny, invert Hamas rapes'

Human rights expert tells Arutz Sheva there must be accountability for the UN officials who attempted to deny or downplay Hamas's atrocities following the publication of a 300-page report on those atrocities.

Foreign Ministry

'NYT timed Hamas propaganda to undermine report on Hamas rapes'

Israel accuses the New York Times of deliberately seeking to undermine the 300-page report detailing Hama's mass rapes by parroting Hamas propaganda.

COGAT warns:

Too much aid entering Gaza, strengthening Hamas

A COGAT report warns that excess humanitarian aid entering Gaza is being exploited by Hamas to tighten control and finance operations.

'Moral bankruptcy'

Netanyahu slams EU for sanctioning Israelis alongside Hamas

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns the EU after it announces sanctions against Israelis and Hamas alike.

With 93-vote majority

Knesset passes law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.

Israel outraged

EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on Israeli citizens and Hamas leaders, prompting Israel to denounce a 'distorted moral equivalence.'

Historic vote looming

Bill to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists heads for final approval

Justice Minister and bill sponsors present a framework allowing for death sentences in a special military court. Approximately 110 MKs are expected to support the measure.

Abbas advisor:

Hamas seeks to rule Gaza 'even over the skulls of children'

PA advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash slams Hamas for ruling "over the skulls of children" in Gaza.

In northern Gaza: The IDF's precise strike to remove a threat

IDF, ISA, destroy Islamic Jihad weapons production facility used by two terror groups. Watch.

Report:

Hamas terrorists using Turkish ranges, drone schools for training

Kan 11 News reports that Hamas is using Turkish shooting ranges and drone schools to train for future conflicts with Israel.

Over son’s death

Fatah’s Jibril Rajoub offers condolences to senior Hamas official

Jibril Rajoub, a senior Fatah official and head of the PA Soccer Association, calls Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya to offer condolences following the death of his son, Azzam, in an IDF strike.

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who abducted Mia Schem eliminated

Ibrahim Abu Tzakar, a Hamas terrorist who operated as a paramedic and abducted Mia Schem from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, was eliminated in Gaza.

Gaza report:

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son succumbs to injuries

Gaza-based journalist reports death of Azzam al-Hayya, after father Khalil al-Hayya, senior Hamas terrorist, denies son's death.

Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya denies son's death

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says son severely wounded, not killed, in IDF strike on Gaza City.

Report;

Son of senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya was killed in Gaza

Palestinian media outlets report that Azzam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed in a strike on Gaza. An Israeli source says he was an active militant.

Gaza: One terrorist down, another escapes - and is hit

IDF forces identify and eliminate armed Hamas terror cell violating ceasefire and presenting immediate threat to Israeli troops.

Hamas official: Netanyahu behind ceasefire proposals

Hamas archterrorist Moussa Abu Marzouk claims ceasefire negotiations serve only Israel's interests, calls on international community to pressure Israel.

Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Nova Festival eliminated

IDF eliminates Anas Muhammad Ibrahim Hamed, a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, after he posed a threat to troops in Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists near Gaza troops

IDF forces neutralize threats approaching the Yellow Line, including terrorist involved in rocket fire.

Hamas elections:

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza, while Zahar Jabarin and Khaled Mashal were assigned senior positions. Reports say roles already exist and no major leadership change has taken place.

“Now is the time to defeat Hamas"

IDF General Staff pressing to renew fighting in Gaza

Senior officials in the Israel Defense Forces General Staff are pushing for a renewal of military operations in the Gaza Strip, arguing in closed-door discussions that “the best time to defeat Hamas is now."

Spanish FM claims:

'Our nationals were illegally detained on Gaza flotilla'

Spain strongly condemns the detention of one of its citizens seized by Israeli forces during the interception of Gaza-bound flotilla.

Security Cabinet to deliberate renewing fighting in Gaza

Cabinet ministers summoned to discuss the possibility of resuming intensive military operations against Hamas in Gaza, amid concerns over the terrorist organization’s growing strength.

Hamas to allow Fatah to hold conference in Gaza

Fatah political party prepares to hold once-a-decade conference in Gaza, with parallel conferences in Ramallah, Lebanon, and Egypt.

Gaza:

Three terrorists eliminated after nearing IDF forces

IDF troops eliminate three terrorists approaching forces in southern Gaza after crossing security line, as operations continue under ceasefire conditions.

US probe links more UNRWA staff to Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

USAID watchdog links additional UNRWA staff to Hamas and Oct. 7 attacks, referring them for bans from US-funded aid programs.

Revealed: Hamas terrorist disguised himself as paramedic

Terrorist operating under guise of paramedic eliminated after planning to carry out an imminent sniper attack against IDF troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who crossed Gaza security line

Troops neutralize suspect approaching forces in southern Gaza, as military maintains operations under ceasefire terms.

Israel sanctions Hamas-linked Gaza flotilla campaign

Defense Minister Israel Katz announces sanctions targeting crowdfunding effort behind 'humanitarian' flotilla.

Key Hamas intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza

IDF, ISA, strike in northern Gaza, eliminating key Hamas intelligence officer involved in planning the October 7 massacre and attacks on Israeli forces.

Where are Hamas' leaders?

Homeless and evicted from Qatar

Hamas is looking for a new home, both metaphorically and literally. Erdogan may be waiting in the wings, but the facts are that Hamas leaders have been forced to leave their Qatari luxury accommodations. And no one cares. Op-ed.

War against incitement:

Hamas's 'media networks' in the crosshairs

Defense Minister Katz designates five Hamas-linked media platforms as terror groups, citing Shin Bet intelligence on incitement and coordination.

Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorists planning to carry out attack

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre, planned to carry out imminent terror attack.

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

In separate incidents, IDF eliminates armed terrorists, eliminates terrorists transporting munitions, promising to respond to ceasefire violations.

Gaza: Two terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF troops

Gaza terrorists eliminated after nearing demarcation line in Gaza, approaching IDF troops.

Intelligence document warns

Hamas rebuilding under cover of the ceasefire

A document circulated to a very limited group of senior political officials paints a troubling picture of the rehabilitation of Hamas’s military wing and an accelerated recruitment of terrorists.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Nir Oz on Oct. 7

Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas, who infiltrated Nir Oz on the morning of the October 7 massacre and led attacks against Israel throughout the war, is eliminated after violating ceasefire.

Security forces raid Hamas 'charity organizations'

IDF operations target Hamas funding networks, terror cells across Judea and Samaria, with dozens of suspects arrested and weapons seized.

New details of heroic sacrifice

Aner Shapiro threw back grenades even after his hand was severed

New details have emerged about the bravery of Aner Shapira, a reconnaissance soldier in the Nahal Brigade, who threw back grenades thrown by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.

IDF eliminates three Hamas commanders

IDF eliminates a commander in Hamas’ communications unit, two additional production unit commanders eliminated in separate strike.

Bereaved families: Hamas disarmament failed, it's time to win

Dozens of bereaved families pen harsh letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warn Hamas has had time to regroup.

Gaza:

IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

Four underground tunnel routes in Gaza dismantled over the weekend east of the Yellow Line.

Hamas issues ultimatum to collaborators

Hamas’s Internal Security Apparatus releases rare public statement directed at agents operating on behalf of Israel, offering them amnesty and rehabilitation in exchange for turning themselves in.

Terrorist involved in killing of 21 soldiers eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist cell that was planning to carry out an attack against IDF forces in the central Gaza Strip. Among those eliminated was a terrorist who was involved in the building collapse disaster in which 21 fighters were killed.

Terrorist who abducted Hersh Goldberg-Polin eliminated

The IDF and the ISA eliminated a terrorist cell that posed a threat to IDF troops in the central Gaza Strip: Among those eliminated, a terrorist who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy from a bomb shelter in Re’im.

Hamas:

The weapons are ‘legitimate,' we will not disarm

Hamas spokesperson conditions the start of discussions on disarming on the implementation of all clauses of the first stage of the ceasefire, including the opening of all border crossings.

Gaza:

IDF eliminates two terrorists who threatened troops

In southern Gaza, the IDF eliminated a Kata’ib al-Mujahideen terrorist who monitored troop activity, and in northern Gaza, troops eliminated a Nukhba terrorist, who had carried out numerous attacks.

“Spy kites": Hamas’s new method

Hamas is using kites equipped with miniature cameras, operated by children, to gather intelligence on IDF forces and complicate operational responses.

Security forces eliminate Oct 7 terrorist, 3 Hamas terrorists

IDF and ISA forces eliminate Islamic Jihad terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre, planned attack on IDF troops.

Terrorist who posed as Al Jazeera journalist is eliminated

IDF confirms death of Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a key terrorist in Hamas’ rocket and weapons production headquarters.

IDF eliminates Hamas weapons smuggler in central Gaza

Terrorist Ali Ahmad Ali Amrain, involved in supplying weapons for terror attacks, killed in precision strike.

In meeting with Hamas leaders

Erdogan reaffirms Palestinian support

Senior Hamas delegation meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, stressing the need to implement the ceasefire.

Hamas spokesman urges attacks to defend holy sites

The spokesman of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades again rejected Israel's demand to disarm and urged terrorist organizations to carry out attacks against Israel to protect the holy sites and to help free security prisoners held in Israel.

Chilling stories from captivity:

'I saw death before my eyes, G-d was with me'

Former hostage Rom Braslavski recounts near-death moments, a failed suicide attempt, and unwavering faith during brutal Hamas captivity in Gaza.