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News and updates about Hamas

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.

'Assassination attempt in Doha failed'

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.

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

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Moment of IDF airstrike in Qatar

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

Moment of IDF airstrike in Qatar

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.

PM decided to strike Hamas leaders in Doha after shooting attack

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.

Qatar announces immediate suspension of mediation efforts

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.

4 Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashal, eliminated 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.

Ministers praise IDF attacks in Doha

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.

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

Starmer and Abbas agree on future Palestinian governance

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.

Qatar PM presses Hamas to accept US ceasefire-hostage deal

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.

IDF strikes another Hamas-used high-rise in Gaza

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.

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

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!'

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

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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.

Another Gazan high-rise housing Hamas crumbles

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.

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

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.'

Harsh message to court from scene of the terrorist attack

Recordings of former Mossad chief revealed

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

Recordings of former Mossad chief revealed

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.

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

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.

Hamas stipulates terms for ceasefire

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.

Signs of stress? Hamas continues to ask for ceasefire

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.

'We have executed collaborators with Israel'

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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.

IDF destroys tunnel route in Zeitoun

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.

'I choose victory'

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.

Hamas fires 2 rockets at Netivot

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.

US moves to advance deal for release of all hostages

Report: Clothes hanging on clotheslines helped locate terrorists

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

Report: Clothes hanging on clotheslines helped locate terrorists

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.

Terrorist who bragged about murdering 10 Israelis is eliminated

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”.

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

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.

Release hostages or face 'nasty' consequences

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.

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye'

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.'

'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.'

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

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.

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

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.

First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza

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.

IDF strikes multi-story building in Gaza City

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.

Hamas publishes video of two hostages

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

In joint IDF-ISA operation, security forces eliminate Nur al-Din Dabbaghsh, who worked in Hamas’ finance department and transferred tens of millions of dollars to the organization’s military wing.

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

Ahead of IDF operations:

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

Hamas’s internal security apparatus reports plans to execute collaborators with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

Melanie Phillips:

An alternative universe

Hamas’s war against civilization pivots on its war against the Western and Israeli mind. Hamas and its Iranian patron have understood that the West no longer has the intellectual wherewithal to recognize the lies in the anti-Israel psyop warfare. Opinion.

An alternative universe

Hamas's plan to undermine Israel's legitimacy

The terrorist organization is seeking to prevent civilians from evacuation in an attempt to maximize civilian casualties so that there will be more international pressure on Israel.

Hamas's plan to undermine Israel's legitimacy

IDF reveals new photo of eliminated Hamas spokesman

The leaked photo shows the spokesman for Hamas' military wing, who was eliminated last week, alongside senior figures in the terrorist organization - which indicates his status within it.

IDF reveals new photo of eliminated Hamas spokesman

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Hamas members beat Gazans for taking food

Amb. Huckabee asks 'is this what pro-Hamas protesters want' in response to video of Hamas members beating Gazan civilians with wooden sticks and metal clubs for taking food.

Hamas members beat Gazans for taking food

Security officials warn:

Aid truck inspections not airtight, smuggled items reach Hamas

Defense echelon warns of failures in process of inspecting aid trucks entering Gaza for smuggled items, amount of equipment reaching Hamas rising in parallel to increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Aid truck inspections not airtight, smuggled items reach Hamas

IDF:

This is how senior Hamas officials ate in the tunnels

The IDF has released images from Hamas tunnels in Rafah showing the group's commanders dining on lavish meals while the population went hungry.

This is how senior Hamas officials ate in the tunnels

'Murderers and criminals':

Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

Saad al-Maschal, a former school principal from Gaza, accuses Hamas of killing his son and warns that Hamas is plotting against Gazans and their property.

Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

An IDF representative in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said the significance of capturing the city is mainly symbolic and noted that about 800,000 people remained there, according to IDF estimates.

IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Following Yahya Sinwar’s elimination in Rafah, a note found in his pocket revealed a detailed sketch of the tunnel network beneath the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood.

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Boehler to Hamas:

'Better pay attention to Trump'

US hostage envoy Adam Boehler advises Hamas to listen to Trump’s demands that it release all 20 living Israeli hostages, after the group claims interest in a deal but keeps its old preconditions.

'Better pay attention to Trump'

Before Gaza City op

Hamas says it is ready to discuss comprehensive deal

As the IDF prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots 2 in Gaza City, the Hamas terrorist organization stated that it is prepared to negotiate on a comprehensive deal to end the war.

Hamas says it is ready to discuss comprehensive deal

'All 20, not 2, 5, or 7'

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Things will change rapidly'

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call on the Hamas terrorist organization to release all 20 living Israeli hostages.

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Things will change rapidly'

Gaza City resident to IDF officer:

'We want to move southwards, Hamas won't allow it'

Gaza City resident tells COGAT officer of Hamas' attempts to block residents from evacuating southwards, exploiting civilians as human shields.

'We want to move southwards, Hamas won't allow it'

A look at the rabbis who are appeasing Hamas

Actual Orthodox Jews who look at the signators of the 'Moral Clarity' letter will always know better than to call most of those rabbis Orthodox. Opinion..

A look at the rabbis who are appeasing Hamas

Mahmoud Abbas:

'PA prepared to rule Gaza - under certain conditions'

Mahmoud Abbas says PA is ready to assume control of Gaza, but insists Hamas must accept the PLO as sole representative, renounce independent militias, and support a single Palestinian state.

'PA prepared to rule Gaza - under certain conditions'

How Abu Obeidah built Hamas's propaganda force

Hamas's propaganda force numbered 1,500 operatives, including hundreds of combat photographers and propaganda command centers across the Gaza Strip.

How Abu Obeidah built Hamas's propaganda force

Hamas Responds To Trump:

'Gaza is not for sale'

A senior Hamas official said, 'Gaza is not a city on the map or a forgotten geographic strip, but part of the greater Palestinian homeland.'

'Gaza is not for sale'

Hamas' report - and Israel's response

Gaza Communications Ministry, controlled by Hamas, accuses IDF of 'crimes' against Gaza civilians.

Hamas' report - and Israel's response

Clear threat:

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

IDF Chief of Staff attends security assessment following elimination of Hamas military spox Abu Obaida, stressing IDF 'surprises' enemies, promising to reach every target in order to protect Israel's security.

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

Israel confirms: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida eliminated

Abu Obaida was one of the last remaining senior terrorists of Hamas’ Military Wing from before October 7th, 2023, and for the past decade was responsible for Hamas’ military wing propaganda apparatus.

Israel confirms: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida eliminated

Netanyahu:

Seems Hamas has no one to annouce Abu Obaida's death

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.

Seems Hamas has no one to annouce Abu Obaida's death

New details:

Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike

A Palestinian source told Sky News Arabia that Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in a newly rented Gaza City apartment, claimed his wife and children were inside during the Israeli strike.

Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike