Hamas

Two nephews of Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Two nephews of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya killed in Israeli artillery strike while returning home in Gaza.

Last-ditch effort to reach deal with Hamas before Gaza conquest

White House envoy Steve Witkoff meets Qatari Prime Minister in Spain discuss a plan for ending the war, Israeli official notes such a deal would be unacceptable to Hamas and thus 'futile.'

Netanyahu:

'We will free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu clarifies Israel’s objectives in Gaza, stating the plan approved by the Cabinet aims to demilitarize Gaza, establish a peaceful civilian administration, and prevent future threats to Israel, while securing the release of hostages.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Reviews Gaza battle plans to bring hostages home, collapse Hamas

Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, held a situational assessment in the Southern Command, with the participation of General Staff commanders; Smotrich blasts plan as dangerous and insufficient.

The media front in the war against civilization

Journalistic fraud has been committed in the service of a very great evil. The mainstream media is itself an active enemy in this war, a crucial weapon being wielded by the Islamic world against Israel through Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, Qatar and Iran. Op-ed.

After over 10-hour debate

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to conquer all of Gaza after more than 10 hours of debate. The IDF will take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, return hostages, and ensure Israeli security in Gaza.

Hamas responds to Israel’s plan to conquer Gaza

The Hamas terrorist organization claims that significant progress was made toward a "final agreement" in the latest round of talks, but Netanyahu withdrew from the negotiations.

IDF

Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion has ceased to function

Givati Brigade commander: “We dealt a significant blow to Hamas’ Beit Hanoun battalion" over the last month.

Former IDF general: Gaza conquest key to defeating Hamas

Full takeover of Gaza necessary to defeat Hamas, would take only a few months, former IDF General Yiftah Ron-Tal says.

'Hamas will collapse'

Zvi Yehezkeli's optimistic assessment

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli discusses the potential Israeli conquest of the Gaza Strip: "The fact that Hamas has been militarily weakened does not mean it is not winning in terms of public opinion."

Giulio Meotti:

Children of Eurabia are named after Hamas leaders

Imagine if in 1945, hundreds of Europeans had named newborns “Adolf,” a name that unsurprisingly disappeared after WWII. Op-ed.

Rubio:

'There will be no peace until Hamas is disbanded'

In an interview with Fox Business, Secretary of State Rubio emphasizes that while humanitarian aid is vital, global attention must also focus on freeing the 20 hostages held by Hamas and disarming the terror group.

Widespread operations:

IDF takes out Hamas terrorists, launchers, and weapons facility

Terrorists eliminated in Daraj Tuffah and Beit Hanoun; tunnel shafts, launchers, and weapons production sites destroyed in coordinated strikes.

Former Minister calls for drastic action against Qatar

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel urged the Israeli government to take drastic measures against Qatar and target Hamas leaders within its territory.

Sa’ar at UN:

'Hostages must be freed - the world must hold Hamas accountable'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar speaks at the UN Security Council, slams the UN and media for their bias, and accuses Hamas of "pure evil" and starvation tactics.

Herzog

'World must not talk to Hamas until hostages are released'

Israeli President welcomed in Riga by Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, urges action to free the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Watch

2 kilometer-long tunnel in Khan Yunis destroyed

Kfir Brigade soldiers are operating in southern Khan Yunis, where they uncovered a cache of weapons inside a building and destroyed an underground route approximately 2 kilometers long

The Hamas videos:

We need outrage, not pain

“But what should we do?” people ask. Ask the Druze what they would do. Ask the mafia. Use your imagination. We need them back no matter what price the Gazans, not the Jews, have to pay. Opinion.

Ritchie Torres

Hamas published hostage videos knowing world wouldn't care

Democratic Congressman slams selective outrage from Israel's critics who are silent following Hamas' publication of a starved hostage being forced to dig his own grave.

Brother of Hostage:

Hamas is orchestrating cruel & twisted 'hunger games'

Ilay, brother of hostage Evyatar David, spoke with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the recent Hamas video of his brother in captivity.

Hostage Families Forum

Evyatar David, Rom Braslavski lose about 40% of body weight

A new medical report from the Health Team of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum reveals following examination of recently released hostage videos that the hostages depicted have lost a dangerous amount of weight.

Rothman accuses media of promoting Hamas starvation campaign

MK Simcha Rothman reminds Knesset Channel host that the media refused to publish hostage videos at the start of the war and wondered: "What has changed?"

Hostage's father:

'Increase pressure, now is not the time to give in to Hamas'

Tzvika Mor, whose son is held captive in Gaza, urges the Israeli government to decisively defeat Hamas and take full control of Gaza, 'victory, not surrender, is the only way to secure the release of hostages.'

Sa'ar slams global media silence on hostage torture

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar demands urgent international action on the Gaza hostage crisis, condemns Hamas propaganda tactics, and criticizes global media silence.

MK blocks Gaza aid trucks at Allenby Crossing in protest

MK Yitzhak Kroizer joins Allenby Crossing protest against humanitarian aid to Hamas: 'Giving Hamas air to breathe while harming the hostages.'

Hamas knows how to play this game. Do we?

Where I come from, we call it socking it to the Jews…and chalk up a win for Hamas. Exactly as they had it planned. Opinion.

'Utterly disgusting'

Chikli slams Piers Morgan over hostage video remarks

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli rebukes British journalist Piers Morgan for comparing belief in Hamas hostage videos to skepticism of Gaza casualty figures.

German Chancellor:

Hostage footage shows Hamas brutality, Israel must not mirror it

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns Hamas for torturing Israeli hostages and using Gazans as shields. Citing disturbing footage of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, Merz calls for a ceasefire conditioned on the hostages' release.

Father of Evyatar David:

'He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable'

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, describes the latest images of his son in captivity: "He's silent, terrifyingly thin, disconnected from the world."

‘Disgusting hypocrites’

Sky News host slams anti-Israel march for ignoring hostage

Watch: Sky News Australia's Rowan Dean condemns anti-Israel marchers in Sydney, accusing them of siding with Hamas while hostage Evyatar David suffers and calling for them to “hang their heads in shame” over their hypocrisy.

Hamas says it's ready to respond to Red Cross demands on hostages

Terror group's spokesman says it will finally allow the Red Cross to visit and provide food to the hostages 2 years after their kidnappings if the Gaza humanitarian crossings are opened.

Hostage families

'Hamas can't hide its evil, each hostage death is on their hands'

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters responds to Hamas claim it will finally allow the Red Cross to deliver food to hostages 2 years after they were kidnapped.

Netanyahu

'Hamas wants to break us - We will eliminate them'

The Prime Minister responds harshly to the hostage videos released by the murderous terror organization: “They are starving them like the Nazis starved the Jews.”

The shocking video of hostage Rom Braslavski

The family has approved the publication of videos distributed by the Hamas terrorist organization, saying: "A real nightmare, we cry with him."

David Lammy

'Every hostage must be released unconditionally'

British Foreign Secretary calls recent Hamas and Islamic Jihad hostage propaganda 'sickening,' does not walk back Starmer's threat to recognize 'Palestine' even while Hamas remains in power.

Macron

Hostage videos show Hamas's abject cruelty, limitless inhumanity'

Despite acknowledging the evil of Hamas and the plight of the hostages in recent psychological warfare videos, the French President refuses to back down from his plan to recognize a 'State of Palestine' next month.

Report

Israeli assassinations created leadership crisis in Hamas

According to Arab sources, since the end of the last ceasefire, Hamas has had difficulty making independent decisions. Sources in the organization admitted that the assassinations of officials like Haniyeh and Sinwar left a leadership vacuum that has not been filled.

IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites

Troops from 179th Brigade dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites, strikes military structures and locates numerous weapons in past two months of combat in southern Gaza.

Former Chief of Staff:

'We must not return to Gaza without full national support'

"The IDF does not like to evacuate communities - it prefers to protect Jews," says former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, calling on young adults to take part in shaping the future of the country.

French FM:

Hostage videos 'unbearable,' Hamas must be disarmed

French FM Jean-Noel Barrot condemns Hamas hostage videos as “despicable” and calls for the group’s disarmament. His remarks come as backlash grows over President Macron’s announcement that France will recognize a Palestinian state in September.

Smotrich:

'One response - total destruction!'

Smotrich calls Hamas terrorists "Nazis who abuse with inhuman cruelty", says the video of hostage Evyatar David aims to break the spirit of the people - but Israel will not surrender.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas committing Nazi-style abuse against hostages'

Netanyahu speaks with the families of hostages Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David after distressing videos of them, condemns Hamas’s cruelty and reaffirms Israel's ongoing efforts to secure the hostages' release.

Terrorist's hand reveals depth of Hamas' lies

Hamas claims its terrorists are malnourished just like the hostages - but a single moment in a video released by the terror group itself proves otherwise.

Hamas rejects Witkoff’s claim it is willing to disarm

Hamas issues sharp denial to US envoy Steve Witkoff’s statement that the terror group will disarm under a ceasefire deal, reaffirming commitment to armed resistance.

90 children died of starvation? Hamas' newest allegations

In Al Jazeera article, Hamas official Izzat al-Risheq falsely claims 159 people, including 90 children, died of hunger in Gaza.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

IDF eliminates Salah al-Din Za‘atra, deputy commander of Hamas’ Al-Furqan Battalion, strike 130 terror targets above and below ground.

Unusual footage: Terrorists exit tunnel shaft - and surrender

IDF spokesperson publishes unusual footage showing Hamas terrorists surrendering to IDF forces, leading forces to weapons cache.

Sister of hostage:

'Evyatar’s condition hit me like a million punches'

After Hamas releases video of hostage Evyatar David in poor condition, his sister pleads for privacy. Former hostage Omer Wenkert says the video shows the harsh reality of Hamas captivity: “I lost 37 kilos in captivity, I didn’t see my captors lose even one.”

Former NSC head:

'Difficult situation, talk of diplomatic disaster is exaggerated'

'Recognition of Palestinian state does not signal diplomatic collapse,' says Meir Ben Shabbat, former National Security Council head.

Rubio

'Nations that recognize Palestine can't even say where it is'

US Secretary of State criticizes France, UK, and Canada for rewarding Hamas terror by recognizing a Palestinian state while Hamas still holds hostages, notes Hamas has less reason to release the hostages.

WJC

'Arab states calling to end Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder reacted to the recent joint declaration by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey condemning the October 7th terrorist attacks and calling on Hamas to release all hostages, disarm, and relinquish its rule over Gaza.

Smotrich:

'No more negotiations with Hamas for a partial deal'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Vision Conference: "Either we continue until victory, or we succumb to fatigue and external pressures."

Hostage’s mother to gov't:

'Defeat Hamas or bring everyone back'

Ditza Or, mother of Avinatan who is being held captive in Gaza, addresses National Vision Conference: Either defeat Hamas or bring everyone back.

Trump:

Gaza hunger crisis is ‘terrible,’ Hamas is stealing US food aid

President Trump says Iran’s nuclear program was “decimated” and lauds US pilots’ B-2 missions. On Gaza, he calls the situation “terrible,” noting $60 million in US aid hasn’t reached the people, blaming Hamas for diverting food and funds.

Hamas applauds statehood push, rejects disarmament demands

Hamas affirms armed resistance and statehood demands as world powers push for Palestinian Authority control and Hamas' exclusion from future governance

Dramatic footage:

Disaster averted in Gaza by last-minute IDF discovery

Squad of 12 armed terrorists spotted preparing RPG attack on IDF logistic route; drone tracking, footprints expose plot just 100 meters from earlier clash site.

Trump:

Humanitarian crisis will end when Hamas surrenders

In Truth Social post, US President says hostage release is key to ending Gaza crisis.

COGAT debunks propaganda:

Teen 'starved' in Gaza was treated in Israel for genetic illness

COGAT reveals 14-year-old boy appearing in Hamas propaganda suffers genetic illness, received medical treatment in Israel in 2018.

Gaza op headed towards completion? IDF reducing forces in Gaza

IDF's 98th Division concludes operations in northern Gaza, after eliminating terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre and dealing significant blow to Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion.

Min. Kisch:

'Hamas, the modern Nazis, will not remain in Gaza'

Education Minister to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News: We face a long period of rehabilitation in the north. In the south, we are striking Hamas hard. Stagnation in the fighting? We are at a turning point.