Hamas

Report:

Israel used F-15s, F-35s in strike on Hamas in Qatar

Israel used jet fighters to launch ballistic missiles into space over Saudi Arabia in its strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Report:

Mossad balked at strike against Hamas in Qatar

An exclusive report from The Washington Post reveals the Mossad declined to conduct a ground operation to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar, opposing PM Netanyahu's airstrike order over fears of jeopardizing crucial mediation efforts.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya still alive, group claims

Hamas claims leader Khalil al-Hayya survived an Israeli strike in Qatar and attended his son’s funeral. Photos from the funeral showed other officials but not al-Hayya.

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

The UN Security Council, with US backing, condemns recent strikes on Doha but does not mention Israel’s role in the strikes.

Trump:

'I hope Doha strike won't affect hostage negotiations'

Trump asked by reporter how Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha will affect hostage deal negotiations: Hopefully it won't affect it at all.

GHF warns of rising Hamas disruption at Gaza distribution centers

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reports rising disruption, intimidation, and Hamas threats at its food distribution sites, forcing the closure of women-only operations.

Khalil al-Hayya missing from Doha funeral photos

Hamas released images from the Doha funeral attended by Qatar’s Emir, showing senior officials Osama Hamdan and Izzat al-Rishq, while acting Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya was absent.

Hamas official:

Talks of renewing ceasefire negotiations 'entertaining'

Mohammad Nazzal, senior Hamas official abroad, says talks of renewing negotiations for ceasefire deal 'entertaining,' questions who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu imagined holding discussions with if Qatar strike had succeeded.

Security officials question:

Did Israel use sufficient ammunition in Qatar strike

Security officials still unsure of results of Doha, Qatar, strike on senior Hamas officials; investigation ongoing.

Qatar PM:

'Netanyahu killed any hope for Gaza hostages with Doha attack'

In an interview with CNN, Qatar’s PM condemns Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha as “barbaric” and “state terror,” saying it shattered hopes for Gaza hostages and undermined ceasefire talks.

WSJ report:

Trump told Netanyahu Qatar strike was 'not wise' in heated call

President Donald Trump told PM Netanyahu the Qatar strike on Hamas leaders was “not wise,” per WSJ. Netanyahu defended the move, citing urgency.

Netanyahu on Doha strike:

On 9/11 we remember, Israel acts against terror as America did

PM Netanyahu compares Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha to America’s pursuit of al-Qaeda after 9/11, warning Qatar and others against harboring terrorists.

Report

Hamas leaders survived Doha strike by leaving to pray

According to reports from Iran, senior members of the terrorist organization Hamas survived the attack by leaving their phones in the room where the assassination attempt occurred and going to pray in a nearby room.

Three waves of strikes

IDF conducts series of strikes on 360 terror targets in Gaza

As part of the next stage of Operation Gideon's Chariots II, the IDF carried out three waves of strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City.

British journalist:

Israel entered a new era of deterrence

Israeli operation in Qatar marks shift in strategy; Telegraph notes Netanyahu’s open acknowledgment and Trump’s support signal new era of deterrence.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We are going to bring down Hamas, and nothing will stop us'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held a commanders’ discussion and briefing ahead of Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots II’ and approved plans for the continuation of operations.

COGAT appeals to Gazans: 'Don't fall for Hamas's lies'

Major General Ghasan Alyan published documentation of vacant areas in southern Gaza, and called on civilians not to fall for Hamas' campaign to keep them in combat zones.

Israel casts doubt on results of Qatar strike

Israel's defense echelon expresses doubt over success of strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Defense Min.: All partners in massacre will be held to account

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'Summit of Fire' intended to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, stresses anyone who was a partner in the October 7 massacre will be punished.

'Unacceptable'

France and Germany condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha

France and Germany condemn Israel’s airstrike in Doha, calling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, despite its targeting of Hamas leadership.

Analysis:

Hamas’s leadership abroad ‘was blocking compromise’

Former Mossad official says Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha are aimed at breaking the deadlock in hostage negotiations and sending a powerful signal to Qatar.

Trump:

'I’m not thrilled about the Israeli strike in Qatar'

President Trump voices strong disapproval of Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it “not a good situation” and stressing the urgent need to recover hostages.

'This is your fate'

Graham responds to Hamas leaders hit in Doha

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, urging Hamas to surrender and warning Hezbollah and Syria to tread carefully. He reaffirms his unwavering support for Israel.

Qatari PM:

'We reserve the right to respond to treacherous Israeli attack'

Qatar’s PM condemns Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha as “state terrorism,” warns of retaliation. He accuses Netanyahu of “rogue” behavior and sabotaging peace efforts.

Hamas claims

'Assassination attempt in Doha failed'

Hamas claims that an assassination attempt on its delegation in Doha failed, but five operatives were killed, along with a Qatari security official. Hamas also denied the assassination of Muhammad Deif in the Gaza Strip at the time.

Chief of Staff

'We're settling accounts on behalf of all Oct. 7 victims'

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir commanded the Air Force's attack in Doha against senior Hamas figures from the Israeli Air Force Command Center.

Watch

Moment of IDF airstrike in Qatar

Footage captures moment of explosion from the airstrikes Israel carried out against Hamas leaders in Doha.

PM decided to strike Hamas leaders in Doha after shooting attack

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz publish joint statement saying the decision to target Hamas leaders in Doha was made after 6 people were murdered in a shooting attack yesterday.

Qatar announces immediate suspension of mediation efforts

Qatar condemns "cowardly" Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in its capital, suspends efforts to mediate a hostage and ceasefire deal.

Report:

4 Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashal, eliminated in Doha

The 4 Hamas leaders are reportedly among 5 senior officials who attended a meeting that was targeted in the airstrike in Doha.

Israel Responds:

Ministers praise IDF attacks in Doha

Israeli Ministers praised the attack against Hamas's leadership in Doha today, despite some of them not having been warned ahead of time.

Uri, Gadi, Amit, & Matan fell in Hamas guerrilla assault in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Uri Lamed, Sergeant Gadi Cotal, Sergeant Amit Arye Regev, and Lieutenant Matan Abramovitz, who all served in the 401st Brigade, fell in combat in northern Gaza.

'No role for Hamas'

Starmer and Abbas agree on future Palestinian governance

British PM Keir Starmer meets PA chairman Abbas in London, reaffirming UK’s plan to recognize “Palestine” unless Israel changes course. Both leaders rule out Hamas’s role and call for Gaza ceasefire.

Report:

Qatar PM presses Hamas to accept US ceasefire-hostage deal

Qatar’s PM urges Hamas to “respond positively” to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal during talks in Doha.

Terror infrastructure targeted

IDF strikes another Hamas-used high-rise in Gaza

IDF strikes a Gaza high-rise used by Hamas for terror operations, including an underground hub. Precautions taken to minimize civilian harm, including warnings and precision targeting.

Senior Hamas official:

Murder of six Israeli civilians in Jerusalem was 'self-defense'

Hamas senior official Mahmoud Mardawi defends the deadly shooting attack at the Ramot Junction as an act of self-defense, claiming it’s in response to Israeli actions in Gaza.

PM at Air Force Command Center

'We've taken down 50 terrorist high-rises'

PM Netanyahu says at the Air Force Command Center: 'In the last two days, we have taken down 50 terrorist high-rises, and this is only the beginning of the ground operation in Gaza City. I say to the residents of Gaza: You have been warned; Get out of there!'

Watch:

Another Gazan high-rise housing Hamas crumbles

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorists planted intelligence gathering means, explosive devices, and positioned observation posts in the building.

IDF strikes 4th Gaza City high-rise used by Hamas in as many days

The military states that terrorists responsible for installing the intelligence gathering means and explosive devices have been operating in the area near the building and have used it throughout the war to plan and advance terror attacks against IDF forces.

PM Netanyahu:

Harsh message to court from scene of the terrorist attack

PM Netanyahu mourns the murdered victims at Ramot Junction and reminds the court that, 'we do not go easy on our enemies, we will strike them forcefully, and you should act in the same way as well.'

Recordings of former Mossad chief revealed

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen praises Qatari money transfer to Hamas in leaked recording.

Trump:

'I think we’ll have a Gaza deal very soon'

President Trump says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal may be close, expresses hope that all hostages - living and dead - will be returned.

In response to Trump

Hamas stipulates terms for ceasefire

Hamas responds positively to Trump’s ceasefire proposal, welcoming talks but imposing conditions of Gaza withdrawal, prisoner release, and a commitment to uphold agreements.

Signs of stress? Hamas continues to ask for ceasefire

A senior Hamas official says that the organization agrees to the mediators' proposal and is ready to examine any new proposal that will lead to a ceasefire and relief for Gaza residents.

Hamas:

'We have executed collaborators with Israel'

A Hamas source reports that six 'agents' who confessed to providing information to Israel were executed in Gaza.

Watch:

IDF destroys tunnel route in Zeitoun

The Nahal Brigade, under the command of the 99th Division, located a Hamas operations room in a terror tunnel that spanned hundreds of meters.

Netanyahu

'I choose victory'

PM addresses the diplomatic price Israel is paying in its fight against the Hamas terrorist organization during the weekly Cabinet meeting.

Hamas fires 2 rockets at Netivot

Sirens were activated in the Netivot area following rocket fire by Hamas. Two rockets were launched—one was intercepted, and the other landed in an open area. No injuries were reported.

US moves to advance deal for release of all hostages

The United States has conveyed, via an Israeli intermediary, key principles for a comprehensive agreement to secure the release of hostages and end the war in Gaza.

Report: Clothes hanging on clotheslines helped locate terrorists

Hamas security wing warns terrorists to stay alert to Israeli surveillance methods.

Terrorist who bragged about murdering 10 Israelis is eliminated

Terrorist who boasted about using a murdering a Jewish woman and her husband, killing 10 Jews 'with his bare hands,' is eliminated in Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu blocked one-phase plan to end war, free hostages

According to Kan 11 News, in May 2024, IDF proposed a deal to free all hostages and defeat Hamas. Netanyahu rejected it, calling it a “defeat”.

Trump warns Hamas:

Release hostages or face 'nasty' consequences

Trump says hostage talks with Hamas are underway, warning of “nasty” consequences if they refuse. He fears some hostages may have died, but hopes he's wrong.

Alon Ohel’s family:

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye'

Family of hostage Alon Ohel responds to the video showing him which was released by Hamas: No law permits holding an injured civilian without treatment. The responsibility lies with Hamas leadership.

Netanyahu:

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at length with the parents of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel and encouraged them, saying 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us.'

Yehoram Gaon:

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

Israel Prize laureate singer Yehoram Gaon warns that while Israel has 'planes, tanks, brains, it lacks Hamas’ disregard for human life, 'the return of the hostages is vital for Israel’s moral strength.'

Sec. Gen. of Arab League: 'We will stop intentions of annexation'

Arab foreign ministers declare that annexing Palestinian territories would cross a red line, warning that such a move would undermine regional security and block any attempt at future cooperation with Israel.

First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza

Hamas is trying to put pressure on Israel and prevent the IDF from entering Gaza City, this time by publishing a new video of two hostages.

IDF strikes multi-story building in Gaza City

IDF confirms: High-rise building used by Hamas to advance and execute attacks on IDF troops targeted in military strike. 'Steps were taken to minimize harm to civilians,' reported IDF source.

Psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes video of two hostages

Hamas publishes video of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal and additional hostage, as part of effort to pressure Israel and prevent conquest of Gaza City.