Hamas

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Al-Arabiya cited a Palestinian Arab source who confirmed the death of Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, aka Abu Obaida.

After three and a half months:

Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Approximately three and a half months after IDF strike, Hamas confirms the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

Hamas alleges:

Rumors of spokesman's death 'psychological warfare'

Hamas calls on Gazans to avoid spreading rumors about military spokesman Abu Obaida's death, accuses Israel of 'psychological warfare.'

Target of Gaza strike: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida

Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida named as target of Gaza assassination attempt; terror group issues official condemnation, claiming dozens of casualties.

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IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

IDF forces struck and eliminated a terror cell hiding in a building 100 meters away from troops in northern Gaza, as well as a Hamas observation post.

Dermer to White House:

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

Ambassador Leiter:

'My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians'

In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”

Sen. Graham:

'I blame Hamas for all the problems after October 7'

Senator Lindsey Graham visits Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza and voices strong support for Israel and US-backed humanitarian aid to Gaza, while rejecting claims that Israel is using starvation as a weapon.

Senior defense officials warn:

'Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi'

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

This is how Hamas uses residents as human shields

Hamas instructs residents not to evacuate from Gaza City, according to IDF guidelines, thus exposing them to potential harm during the city's occupation.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in aerial strike

Israeli security forces eliminate Mahmoud al-Aswad, key Hamas terrorist in western Gaza.

Qatar: Israel must respond to ceasefire proposal

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says it is still awaiting Israel’s response to a ceasefire plan for Gaza, approved by Hamas.

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Hamas denies any terrorists were among those killed in an IDF raid on a Gaza hospital, claims all the dead were civilians.

Witkoff:

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Hamas decries 'provocative Jewish rituals' on the Temple Mount

Hamas-affiliated media condemned Jewish worship on the Temple Mount during Elul’s start, calling shofar blowing, dancing, and prayers a 'flagrant violation' of al-Aqsa Mosque.

IDF Arabic spokesman:

Hamas hides like rats among civilians

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said Israel rescued 200 Palestinian families from Gaza, lamenting poor media coverage and accusing Hamas of hiding behind civilians.

IDF carries out rare raid in central Ramallah

IDF and Border Police forces raided a Ramallah currency exchange tied to Hamas funding, arresting five suspects and seizing hundreds of thousands of shekels in terror funds.

Hamas criminality under international law

Under international law, terrorists are hostes humani generis or "common enemies of humankind." This category of criminals invites punishment wherever the wrongdoers can be found. Opinion.

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Intel analyst, NEWSMAX commenter, author, and YouTuber Ryan McBeth uncovers the real reason Gaza has so many hospitals and how Hamas uses them for its propaganda war on Israel.

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Hamas-aligned attacker allegedly stabs critic at Brussels protest

Eyewitnesses allege Hamas supporter stabbed anti-Hamas demonstrator during Brussels protest, prompting investigation into suspected internal Palestinian tensions.

Footage reveals: Hamas terrorists abuse, fire at, Gaza residents

COGAT publishes graphic footage of Hamas terrorists severely abusing and shooting at Gaza civilians. 'This is Hamas.'

Bedouin who expressed support for Hamas indicted

Bedouin from southern Israel, age 19, indicted for identifying with the Hamas terror group, inciting to terror.

Is the Green Prince considering converting to Judaism?

During a special interview with Israel National News, Mosab Hassan Yousef was asked about the possibility of converting to Judaism following his ties with the Jewish people and abandoning Hamas' terrorism.

Bonfire lit in Tel Aviv: We are done staying silent

Families of hostages hold series of protests and call for participation in a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday.

Hamas denounces Jewish prayer on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah

Ha'arun Nasser al-Din, the Hamas official overseeing Jerusalem affairs, issued a warning against what he described as “settler incitement” to increase Jewish visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Details of Hamas' ceasefire proposal revealed

Hamas demanding release of 150 mass murderers, agrees to 700-meter perimeter in some areas of Gaza.

Netanyahu to OAN:

'Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies'

In an exclusive interview with One America News, PM Netanyahu discusses the Gaza war, the propaganda against Israel, and his strong alliance with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Hamas starves hostages.

Trump:

'There are probably less than 20 living hostages in Gaza'

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the Gaza war, stating that fewer than 20 hostages are likely still alive and that the situation is a form of blackmail that must end. Gal Hirsch: There is no change in the information we have.

Hamas:

'Israel is using psychological warfare'

Hamas has issued a statement warning Gaza residents of Israel's 'psychological warfare,' claiming that Israel is using political, media, and military means to break their morale and distance them from the 'resistance.'

Mosab Hassan Yousef to Arutz Sheva:

Hamas' goal is to divide Israeli society, collapse government

Former Hamas insider Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as the 'Green Prince,' warns that partial hostage deals will only prolong Hamas rule, compares Hamas to 'the new Nazis,' and urges world Jewry to unite around Israel.

Defense Minister: Gates of hell will open in Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz announces approval of IDF plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza through use of heavy fire, evacuations, and maneuvering.

Fatah begins handing over weapons in Lebanon 'refugee camps'

A plan to disarm Palestinian Arab factions in Lebanese “refugee camps” begins with a small handover of weapons from Fatah. Hamas and PIJ refuses to participate.

Huckabee:

'Palestinian state is not a priority for Trump'

In an interview with Al Arabiya English, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee says a Palestinian state isn't a Trump priority. He criticizes the PA and EU, defends Israel's Gaza offensive, and declares Hamas has no future.

Gaza terrorists launch rocket at aid corridor

The IDF identified a launch from an area adjacent to the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis, toward the main corridor for the transfer of aid trucks in the southern Gaza Strip.

Chief of Staff

'We will not stop until Hamas is defeated'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits site of Hamas surprise attack in Khan Yunis, praises actions of the soldiers who thwarted the attack.

PM Netanyahu:

'Appeasement of Palestinian terror repeats mistakes of the 1930s'

Speaking to Sky News Australia PM Netanyahu warned that, 'any leader who supports a Palestinian state supports radicalism, also in their own countries. If the West doesn't take a stand, the crocodile will come for them too.”

Netanyahu’s request:

Shorten the timeline for conquering Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office confirms that Netanyahu is seeking to accelerate the timeline for seizing control of Gaza’s remaining terrorist strongholds and defeating Hamas.

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Terrorist who forced hostage to kiss him eliminated

Gazan sources reported that Ghassan Salot, the terrorist who forced captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov to kiss his forehead during his release ceremony, was eliminated in Dir al-Balah

Fell for Hamas propaganda?

Rabbis call on Israel to prevent 'starvation', 'settler violence'

Over 80 rabbis who associate with left-leaning Orthodox Judaism signed a letter on Gaza urging Israel to prevent mass hunger and condemning Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria.

Fmr. Navy chief:

Israel can not make a partial deal

R. Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom warned that Israel cannot afford a partial deal with Hamas, stressing that only a full offensive or comprehensive agreement will prevent the terror group from regrouping.

Unusual attack

Soldier seriously injured in surprise attack by 18 terrorists

IDF forces repel attack by Hamas terrorist cell on a military outpost in Khan Yunis. It is believed the cell was attempting to abduct soldiers during hostage negotiations.

Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala took part in the attempted infiltration of the Ma’aras IDF Post during the brutal October 7th massacre.

Amit Segal:

'Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas'

In an appearance on the program "Special Interview," commentator Amit Segal addresses claims of closeness to Netanyahu, criticism against him, and how he feels when called a "mouthpiece."

Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated

Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in the abduction of Yarden Bibas, eliminated.

First Lady Michal Herzog

'World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon'

During UN session on the use of sexual violence in conflict, Israeli First Lady welcomes inclusion of Hamas on UN blacklist of groups that commit sexual crimes during conflict.

Bereaved families to PM

'Hamas is playing games with our loved ones - time for victory'

The Hagvura Forum responds to reports Hamas has agreed to a partial deal allowing it to keep 10 living hostages, urge Netanyahu not to accept such a deal.

Israeli official

'We will leave no hostage behind'

A senior diplomatic official emphasized that Israel is committed to the release of all hostages, following Hamas’s agreement to only a partial deal for the release of 10 of the 20 living hostages.

Hamas: US will guarantee deal's implementation

A Hamas advisor said hostage deal talks would begin with a ceasefire, stressing US guarantees but no disarmament clause, while Taher al-Nunu called the proposal a compromise.

Amit Segal:

'Hamas's response proves - military pressure brings hostages'

Political commentator Amit Segal says the Prime Minister is keeping the option of a partial deal with Hamas open, even as those close to him claim his focus is on conquering Gaza.

Israeli source

'Israel's demand for the release of all hostages unchanged'

Amid reports Hamas has accepted a deal to release half of the hostages who are still alive, Israeli official says the country still rejects partial deals that do not free all of the hostages.

Israel receives Hamas response to ceasefire proposal

A senior Arab official said that the proposal includes a kilometer withdrawal in northern and eastern Gaza, the release of 200 terrorists serving significant sentences in exchange for ten living hostages.

Netanyahu

'Hamas is under enormous pressure'

PM visited the Gaza Division, where he praised the IDF's achievements and emphasized that Hamas is under heavy pressure, while presenting plans for the operation in Gaza City.

Defense Minister

'Fear we'd conquer Gaza brought Hamas back to negotiating table'

Amid reports Hamas has given a positive response to the latest ceasefire proposal, Minister Israel Katz says the threat of an IDF operation in Gaza City allowed diplomacy to resume.

Report

Hamas responds positively to latest ceasefire proposal

Amid preparations in Israel for the potential takeover of Gaza City, sources reported that Hamas has submitted its response to the Egyptian-Qatari proposal, which includes the phased release of hostages, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and a 60-day ceasefire backed by US guarantees.

President Trump:

'Hostages will return only when Hamas is destroyed'

In a social media post, the US President tied the fate of hostages held by Hamas to the group's total military defeat, urging swift and decisive action.

Proposal presented to Hamas

Release of hostages and humanitarian aid

Arabic media reports Hamas has until this evening to respond to proposal for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies of hostages.

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi:

'The terrorists ate four meals a day while starving us'

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi recounts the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity: “They ate three or four meals a day, while we survived on a single bowl of pasta.”

Senior PA official:

'No new proposals received, but open to serious initiative'

Palestinian Arab official says mediation continues, but no significant new proposals have emerged in Cairo talks.

Report

Hamas planning to move hostages to combat zone to stop Israel

Saudi media reports that Gaza's terror groups are considering moving the living hostages to Gaza City in an effort to stop Israel from conquering the city. Israeli sources dismiss reports as propaganda.

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IDF strikes terrorist cell operating near central Gaza hospital

The IDF struck a Hamas terror cell operating near the Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza, saying the group stored weapons at the compound while exploiting civilians for cover.