Hamas

Hamas slams 'Arafat the coward'

Despite Cairo talks to unify Palestinian factions, Hamas heats up rivalry by attacking Fatah founder for fleeing battle with IDF in 1968.

Israel resumes cement transfers to Gaza

Less than one month after second terror tunnel uncovered, defense officials confirm transfers have resumed due to UN push.

'If Liberman is a real man, let him approach Gaza'

Hamas leader challenges incoming Defense Minister over his vow to assassinate Hamas heads if soldiers' bodies aren't returned.

Hunger striking Hamas terrorist released from prison

Mohammed al-Qiq released as part of a deal with Shin Bet, after three-month hunger strike.

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Revealed: Hamas using Gazan fishermen to smuggle weapons

Fisherman arrested by Israeli navy reveals Hamas's efforts to circumvent military blockade, in latest Israeli intelligence coup.

Hamas to 'never forgive' the UK for enabling Israel's existence

Terror group vows to 'never forget' that Britain and Western allies allowed Jews to establish a Jewish state.

Senior IDF official: ISIS members recently trained in Gaza

Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai tells Saudi website that ISIS members entered Gaza from Egypt to undergo military training.

Gaza Salafists look to ISIS for inspiration

Who are the Gazan Salafist groups maintaining an uneasy truce with Hamas, and committed to 'killing the Jews'?

Hamas: PA guilty of 'crimes against Gaza'

Abbas 'playing into American and Israeli plots,' Hamas leader claims.

Teen Hamas terrorist gives up wealth of information

Youth was caught while sneaking into Israel. Under interrogation, tells of training, methods for digging tunnels, Hamas plans for next war.

Hamas demands more electricity from Israel

Terror group holds Israel responsible for house fire, blames PA for hoarding Israel's electricity.

Nasrallah calls for condemnation of Israeli 'attacks' on Gaza

Hezbollah leader sides with Hamas, calls on the Arab world to condemn the IDF's alleged attacks on Gaza.

Hamas: We're not looking for war

Haniyeh claims Israel is 'violating its space,' after IAF retaliates to Hamas mortar fire.

MK: Hamas 'frustrated' over exposed terror tunnels

Hamas's tunnels the last real weapon it has after Protective Edge, head of Defense Committee says - and it's firing shells to protect them.

Hamas launches mortars, Israel lets Gazans on Temple Mount

Hours after Gazan terrorists again fire on soldiers, IDF lets 260 Gazans pray on the Temple Mount.

Jewish Home MK to Hamas: Don't test us

Amid unrest in south, MK Motti Yogev suggests that Hamas not test Israel’s patience.

Ya'alon: We'll act firmly against Gaza terrorists

Defense Minister warns Hamas amid the latest escalation in Gaza.

Netanyahu assembles Cabinet as Gaza spins out of control

Mortar fire on soldiers unearthing attack tunnels continues, IAF responds with airstrikes. PM calls an emergency meeting to set policy.

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Veteran Hamas terrorist captured, reveals terror tunnel network

Canteens, recreational rooms, even showers - tunnel-building terrorist reveals Hamas's vast tunnel network, in major intel coup for Israel.

IDF attacks four Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF launches airstrikes against Hamas targets in response to ongoing mortar attacks against soldiers along the border.

Hamas announces calming of tensions along Gaza border

Hamas says it reached understandings with Israel on calming the tensions along the Gaza border.

Israeli planes strike Hamas targets in Gaza after mortar attacks

Following day of mortar attacks targeting IDF units on Israeli side of border, Israeli jets retaliate, striking Hamas targets in Gaza Strip.

Six mortar attacks in two days

Gaza terrorists continue to fire at Israel as Hamas warns Israel against escalations.

Report: Hamas directly responsible for escalation

IDF believes Hamas is worried about anti-tunnel operations on Gaza border, escalating tensions to slow demolition work.

After wave of mortar fire, Hamas issues warning to Israel

As Israel responds to mortar attacks, Hamas warns Israel: 'Don't test our patience.'

Watch: UK Labour chief refuses to renounce Hamas in parliament

On eve of Yom HaShoah, British PM tells Jeremy Corbyn to renounce 'friendship' with Hamas, Hezbollah four times - to no avail.

Shin Bet arrests terrorist behind 2010 drive-by shooting

Joint operation between Shin Bet, Duvdevan leads to arrest of Hamas terrorist responsible for shooting two Israelis in 2010.

Hamas praises Labour leader Corbyn

Labour party suffers another embarrassment as Hamas hails its leader for his refusal to condemn the group.

Massive effort to smuggle weapons into Gaza foiled

Customs authorities, Shin Bet find four tons of chemical used in building rockets hidden in shipment of salt to Gaza.

Labour's Corbyn refuses to denounce Hamas and Hezbollah

Britain’s Labour leader vows to continue talking with Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist groups.

Hamas brags of one stabbing every two days

In terror wave report, Hamas sums up 14 stabbings, attempts in April, plus 3 shootings, 2 car ramming attempts and bus bombing.

Hamas terrorist charged for mortar, rocket attacks on soldiers

24-year-old Madhat Abu-Sneimeh took part in scores of attacks against soldiers along Gaza border, owned a smuggling tunnel.

Hamas says bus bombing proof of 'resistance'

Hamas leader says attack that killed terrorist, wounded 18 shows Palestinians are willing to attack Israelis.

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Bus bomber's family: 'Only you Israelis are guilty'

Terrorist's family tells Israeli media bombing was 'self-defense,' reveals 19-year-old terrorist grew up with wealth and had his own car.

Watch: Ululations for Hamas terrorists at bus bomber's tent

Despite reports claiming family kicked out Hamas from mourner's tent, video proves they greeted armed terrorists with kisses and joy.

Danon: Why isn't the UN condemning Hamas?

Israeli Ambassador writes to Ban, demanding that he condemn newly found terror tunnel and Jerusalem bus bombing.

Gaza redeploys forces along the border with Egypt

Gaza’s Interior Ministry and National Security redeploy forces along Egypt border in a plan to increase control over the border area.

Report: Hamas indirectly takes responsibility for bus bombing

Terror group names dead terrorist as member of the org, but does not make direct statement taking responsibility.

'We're living on top of a powder keg'

Gaza-area residents accuse coalition government of doing too little to rein in Hamas terror threat.

Hamas fundraising in UK jails

UK prison review reveals top officials gave approval to Muslim inmates to raise money for a Hamas front.

Hamas: Bus attack is 'just the beginning'

Hamas official says the bomb attack on a Jerusalem bus was the first attack in a series meant to "surprise the enemy".

Netanyahu promises to 'settle score' with bus bomb terrorists

After Jerusalem bus bombing PM vows to bring terrorists to justice. Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations praise bombing.

Watch: First images of Hamas' exposed terror tunnel

IDF releases video of the Hamas tunnel found through a new technological breakthrough.

Report: Israel halts transfer of building materials to Gaza

Senior Israeli official claims complete shutdown of transfers of building materials to Gaza put in place, after discovery of terror tunnel.

Netanyahu reveals 'global breakthrough' in locating tunnels

Prime Minister lauds IDF uncovering a Hamas terror tunnel in Israeli territory, indicates a technological revelation is behind it.

Hamas: IDF tunnel find 'a drop in the ocean'

Terror group gloats Israel 'too afraid' to release too many details of the discovery; reports say Hamas official turned himself in to IDF.

Ya'alon: Zero tolerance for Hamas attacks

Defense Minister welcomes IDF tunnel discovery, says Hamas 'free' to care about Palestinian lives after the exposure.

Gaza Belt farmers continue work despite Hamas threats

'I've been here for 40 years, and I plan to work another 40,' farmers say, after reports surface of heavy machinery digging in Gaza.

Facebook, Twitter, delete Hamas spokesman's accounts

Spokesman for Hamas military wing issues angry press release after his Twitter account taken down - only for Facebook to do the same.

Hamas: Israel to 'pay dearly' for any 'stupid moves'

Gaza, Israel in an 'informational Cold War,' Hamas officials claim; threaten to release evidence of IDF failures in Gaza.

Liberman blasts 'defeatist and weak' government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts government's policy with regard to Gaza, accuses Netanyahu of secret talks with Hamas.

'The IDF is preparing for all possible scenarios'

MK confirms that Hamas is still building terror tunnels, rebuilding arsenal - but claims 'we have what to rely on' for the next war.

Family of Israeli Arab in Hamas captivity wants answers

Mentally ill Bedouin man confirmed to be in Hamas custody earlier this month. Family: 'Just bring him home.'

Uri Ariel: We need a seaport in Gaza

Agriculture Minister makes surprising bid for Palestinian humanitarian rights on Tel Aviv radio station.

'Disconnect from Gaza completely'

MK and ex-Gaza Belt regional head rejects claims Hamas is 'deterred,' slams govt. for 'not leading' and proposes his own solution.

Hamas deploys additional forces along Egypt border

Hamas beefs up presence on the Gaza border in an apparent effort to ease Cairo's concerns about security.

Report: IDF operating along Gaza border

Arab media outlets report IDF forces, including army bulldozers, operating inside Gaza Strip. IDF official warns of Hamas' growing strength.

20,000 Hamas terrorists in Gaza

Senior officer reveals IDF has learned lessons of last war, while Hamas is 'deterred' and dealing with serious internal disputes.

Israeli defense official rules out war with Hamas

Amos Gilad of the Defense Ministry believes Hamas won't start a war in the near future.

Haniyeh: The 'intifada' changed the balance of power

Hamas deputy leader says wave of violence is a key factor in changing the balance of power between the Palestinian people and Israel.