Hamas

As Hamas violates ceasefire:

Israel opens Zikim Crossing to Gaza aid

Zikim Crossing opens to allow truckloads of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as Hamas continues to violate ceasefire and refuses to return bodies of deceased hostages.

Israel offers:

Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnels can surrender and be exiled

Israeli source outlines US-brokered plan to resolve Rafah crisis, says terrorists may surrender weapons and agree to exile.

Despite Hamas ties

UNRWA chief: We should have a role in rebuilding Gaza

UNRWA chief calls for central role in Gaza rehab, citing trust and expertise. The agency has been proven to have collaborated with Hamas terrorists.

Israel to seize vessels used in Gaza-bound flotilla

State Prosecutor's Office requests to permanently seize 50 naval vessels used in 'Sumud' flotilla, noting majority are affiliated with the Hamas terror group.

Again: Terrorists threaten IDF troops, violating ceasefire

Terrorists approach IDF troops in northern Gaza, are eliminated before causing harm.

Arab MK leaves interview following question on Hamas' future

MK Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, leaves Kan Bet interview after refusing to answer question on whether Hamas must be disarmed.

IDF avoided eliminating Hamas 'assets' with intel on Hadar Goldin

IDF refrained from targeting high-ranking terrorists believed to possess critical information about fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin's location, report says.

Learning from America:

Israel must stop all negotiations with Hamas

Until Hamas honors every part of the ceasefire agreement, Israel should allow no rebuilding in Gaza, no resettlement, no schools to reopen. Opinion.

Watch:

Released hostages return to their favorite football stadium

Gali and Zivi Berman, Hamas hostages who were released after 772 days of captivity, were guests of honor at the Maccabi Tel Aviv game at Bloomfield Stadium. The fans and players welcomed them with emotional cheers.

Arab source:

Islamic Jihad holding half of remaining hostages' bodies

Palestinian Arab source says Hamas faces difficulties returning all four deceased hostages' bodies, assesses Islamic Jihad may soon capitulate.

Houthis threaten:

Renewed attacks on Israel if Gaza ceasefire collapses

Houthis warn they’ll resume missile and drone attacks on Israel if Gaza ceasefire fails.

Senator Graham:

Disarmament of Hamas key to Gaza rebuilding

In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Senator Lindsey Graham says Gaza's rebuilding, regional normalization, and lasting peace hinge on Hamas disarmament.

MK Amit Halevi

'Hamas lies about Hadar Goldin - Israel’s response moral failure'

Likud MK sharply criticizes Israel's handling of the negotiations over the return of Hadar Goldin's body.

After Hamas video release:

Uncertainty surrounds return of Lt. Hadar Goldin’s body

Hours after Hamas claimed to have located the body of killed and kidnapped IDF officer Lt. Hadar Goldin in Rafah, the terrorist organization announces it plans to return Goldin's body at 2pm.

Terrorists approach IDF troops in Gaza despite ceasefire

IDF troops operating in both northern and southern Gaza face threats from terrorists despite ceasefire, act quickly to eliminate threat.

Hamas claims to have found body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin

Hamas source tells Al Jazeera that the body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, killed and abducted in 2014, has been found near Rafah.

Rom Braslavski:

'They tortured me because I’m Jewish'

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounts the severe abuse he endured in captivity and clarifies: “Not because of Ben Gvir or Netanyahu - they tortured me because I’m Jewish.”

Trump:

'Peace is working, Hamas faces big problem if it misbehaves'

President Trump says an international force will arrive in Gaza “very soon,” calling it “strong peace.” He warns Hamas of severe consequences if it fails to comply: “They’ve got a big problem.”

Security Cabinet discussion:

IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists

Security Cabinet convenes to discuss developments across the combat zones. Chief of Staff Zamir on “trapped” Rafah terrorists: They should be killed, not deported.

Turkey coordinating its position with Hamas leadership

Turkish military intelligence head meets Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, discussing next stages in Gaza ceasefire.

Egypt official:

Trump plan calls for disarming Hamas or 'freezing' its weapons

Egypt's public diplomacy chief, Diaa Rashwan, warns international force will face 'big problem' disarming Hamas, says it could lead to clashes and gunfights.

Minister Avi Dichter:

'Ceasefire is only a pause - Hamas will be dismantled by force'

Minister Avi Dichter says the ceasefire is intended solely to prepare for dismantling Hamas - and can be ended at any moment.

‘The Troll’ eliminated: Former hostage responds

Segev Kalfon reacts to the elimination of the terrorist known as “The Troll,” who held him captive during his time in Hamas captivity. “A bullet that kills a terrorist doesn’t close the story.”

Coffin said to be holding deceased hostage crosses into Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that a coffin said to be carrying a deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel.

'To crush my dignity'

Captivity survivor reveals sexual abuse by Hamas captors

Rom Braslavski, who survived 2 years in Hamas's clutches, describes for the first time the physical, mental, and sexual abuse his captors inflicted on him.

Cynical exploitation:

Hamas weapons depot located in the heart of a Gaza neighborhood

IDF troops from the 252nd Division found a Hamas weapons depot in Shuja’iyya, east of the yellow line, exposing rockets and explosives hidden among civilians.

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who held six Israeli hostages eliminated

Zaid al-Hadi who held Bar Kuperstein, Ohad Ben Ami, Maxim Herkin, Elkana Bohbot, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef-Haim Ohana in captivity, was eliminated after Hamas violated the ceasefire.

Body of murdered hostage Sgt. Itay Chen returned to Israel

Prime Minister’s Office announces that the body of abducted fallen soldier Sergeant Itay Chen has been returned to Israel. Hamas continues to hold the bodies of seven murdered hostages.

The genocide lie:

What is really happening in Gaza

Repeating a falsehood again and again may cause people to believe it, but it doesn’t make it true. Opinion.

Chief of Staff

'No terrorist will leave Gaza until Hadar Goldin is returned'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir delivers a firm message to the political echelon on the terrorists who are still in the Rafah area.

IDF uncovered terror tunnel and Hamas launchers and rockets

IDF uncovered a terror tunnel spanning hundreds of meters long and a Hamas compound containing launchers and rockets.

Hamas:

Body of murdered Israeli civilian to be returned tonight

The bodies of eight hostages continue to be held in Gaza.

Senior Analyst:

'Hamas would see immunity while still in Gaza as insurance'

Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli reviews the error inherent in the decision to allow free passage to Hamas forces trapped outside the yellow line.

Defends Hamas

Erdogan accuses Israel of truce violations

Turkish President accuses Israel of violating the Gaza truce and calls for Arab-led reconstruction of the Strip. Hamas has breached the ceasefire multiple times.

Report:

UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

UN investigation deemed Israeli intelligence on UNRWA-Hamas ties credible but inadequate, prompting criticism and calls for stronger oversight.

How Red Cross and Hamas are working to recover hostage bodies

Hamas has formed special teams to locate and guard the bodies of slain Israeli hostages in Gaza, reportedly working with the Red Cross and Egyptian crews near the Yellow Line.

Following pressure:

Netanyahu backtracks, won't send 200 terrorists from Rafah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't allow Hamas terrorists safe passage, stands firm in insistence on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, source says.

Despite ceasefire agreement:

Hamas terrorists attempt attack on IDF soldiers

Ignoring US-brokered ceasefire, terrorists advance towards IDF troops in southern Gaza; IDF acts to neutralize threat.

Israel to allow hundreds of terrorists to rejoin Hamas

Hundreds of terrorists in Rafah area, responsible for deaths of IDF soldiers, expected to receive permission to return to Hamas-controlled areas of Gaza.

Three bodies of hostages returned

Bodies of three hostages identified

Israel receives coffins of three deceased hostages which were taken to the National Center for Forensic Medicine and identified as Omer Neutra, Asaf Hamami and Oz Daniel.

Merz speaks to Netanyahu

'Ceasefire must hold, hostage remains must be returned'

German Chancellor Merz speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, urges Hamas to return the remains of hostages and uphold the Gaza ceasefire.

IDF:

Hamas used British war cemetery in Gaza to hide weapons

Following the destruction of a tunnel beneath the Commonwealth Gaza War Cemetery, burial site of hundreds of British soldiers, the IDF exposed Hamas's use of sacred ground to conceal weapons and shield its operations from Israeli strikes.

A timed move?

Hamas demands evacuation of trapped terrorists in Rafah

Hamas demands the evacuation of hundreds of terrorists trapped in the Rafah area, shortly after it claimed to have found the bodies of three Israeli hostages, including Colonel Asaf Hamami, raising speculation that the timing was meant to pressure Israel.

PM:

We inform US, don’t seek approval for security moves

Netanyahu rejected claims Israel is a US protectorate, called the Sde Teiman leak Israel’s public relations attack, and vowed to disarm Hamas and deter Hezbollah and the Houthis.

Poll:

Support for Hamas continues to grow among Palestinian Arabs

80% of Palestinian Arabs seek to oust PA Chairman Abbas, while a growing number want Hamas in charge.

US footage shows: Hamas operatives loot humanitarian aid truck

US CENTCOM publishes footage of Hamas suspects assaulting the driver of a humanitarian aid truck before making off with both the contents and the truck itself.

Hamas demanding heavy equipment to retrieve hostages' bodies

Hamas announces willingness to search for hostages' remains in IDF-controlled territory, demands heavy equipment.

Israeli source:

Remains transferred Friday not of Israeli hostages

Israel says remains of three bodies transferred Friday not a match for any hostages; Hamas shifts blame to Israel.

Red Cross transfers three bodies to Israel

Red Cross transfers three bodies from Gaza to Israel for identification amid reports that Hamas may send remains not clearly linked to hostages.

Turkey pushes for Gaza deployment

Turkey’s Ministry of Defense claims Ankara is a key partner in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and is advancing efforts to establish an international peacekeeping force in Gaza as part of the agreement’s second phase.

New details on rescue operation in which Sahar Baruch was killed

As Sahar Baruch’s body is returned to Israel under the terms of the agreement, new details surface about the failed rescue operation. A military probe has not determined whether he was killed by Hamas or IDF fire.

Maxim Herkin reveals: This is how Hamas’s videos were staged

In an interview with the program "Uvda", Maxim Herkin reveals that the Hamas videos in which he appeared were staged, using tomato paste, sand, and bandages. “If you want to get out of here - cooperate with us,” he was told.

Zamir to new commanders:

We will not tolerate any breach that endangers Israel’s security

In his address at the Combat Officer Training Course graduation, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir reminds newly minted commanders that the war continues, the mission remains unfinished and they must carry both pride and responsibility into action.

Bodies of murdered hostages Amiram Cooper, Sahar Baruch returned

Two caskets of what are said to be hostages were brought to Israel and were taken to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine for identification.

After ceasefire violation

Trump blocks Israeli plan to expand control in Gaza

Following a deadly ceasefire breach, Israel sought to seize additional territory in Gaza - but US President Trump vetoed the move.

Minister Strock to Arutz Sheva

'Without real pain, Hamas won't return murdered hostages'

Minister of National Missions says Israel has effective ways to pressure Hamas to return the bodies of the murdered hostages.

Qatari PM blames Hamas for truce breach, calls for calm

Qatar’s Prime Minister says Hamas may relinquish Gaza control as Doha urges disarmament and mediators work to uphold a fragile truce amid renewed violence.

Ahead of ceasefire renewal:

IDF eliminates terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre

Responding to Hamas’ blatant violations of the ceasefire agreement, IDF and ISA level precise strikes at dozens of terror targets in Gaza.

Red Cross banned from visiting Nukhba terrorists

Following recommendation from ISA, Defense Minister Israel Katz signs bill banning Red Cross representatives from visiting Hamas Nukhba terrorists imprisoned in Israel.

IDF announces: Gaza ceasefire renews, 30 terrorists struck

IDF concludes series of 'significant strikes' in Gaza following Hamas attacks on IDF troops which left one soldier dead.