Hamas

MK Urges 'Weak' Government to 'Make Hamas Pay'

No more excuses, MK Miri Regev says: now is the time to stop making empty threats, before IDF efforts to find kidnapped teens wanes.

Watch: Senator Ted Cruz Urges 'No More Illusions' on Hamas

Senator's powerful address humanizes three teens in the face of malicious press coverage, urges US to stop legitimizing Hamas.

Mitzna: My Comments Were Manipulated

MK Amram Mitzna says he did not compare Jewish Home to Hamas in the sense of a terrorist organization.

Hamas: Israel Trying to Cover Up its Own Failures

Hamas downplays Israel’s publication of the names of those behind the abduction of three teens, says it is hiding its own failures.

Father of Hamas Kidnapper 'Doesn't Believe It'

Father of one of suspects blames Israel, admits son missing since kidnapping; he himself had been arrested for terrorism.

IDF Seeks to Keep Rearrested Shalit Terrorists in Jail

IDF convenes discussions to cancel Shalit deal and ensure re-arrested terrorists stay in prison.

Netanyahu Demands Abbas Cancel Hamas Unity

With announcement of Hamas terrorists behind kidnapping, PM says Abbas needs to act fast.

Yaalon: Anyone Who Tries to Hurt Us Risks His Life

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says that Israel will not stop searching until it finds three kidnapped Israeli youths

Hamas Terrorist Who Attacked IDF Operation Arrested

Terrorist arrested by special forces in Bethlehem shot at soldiers and tried to run them over last week.

Kidnapping Day 14

Two Kidnapping Terrorist Suspects Identified

IDF authorizes for publication the names of two of the Hamas terrorists involved in kidnapping three Israeli teens.

Hamas Workers Strike Against Lack of Unity Government Pay

Employees of terror group shut down all services in Gaza for a day to demand backlogged salaries from unity government.

IDF Official: Operation Continues 'Full Throttle'

Soldiers chased down a wanted terrorist in Hevron, as they checked 136 places where Hamas terrorists may be holding kidnapped Israeli teens.

Hamas: Attack Gaza and We'll Attack Haifa

Hamas member warns Israel against making a "silly move" in Gaza, threatens to hit Haifa in retaliation.

Fatah Spokesman: Hamas Behaves Like Criminals and Thugs

Despite the unity agreement, a spokesman for Fatah launched a verbal attack on Hamas in a recent television interview.

Hamas Leader: We Can Bomb Any City in Israel

Senior Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar threatens Israel, claims the organization has rockets that can hit any city.

IAF Hits Gaza Targets After Rocket Attacks

Israeli aircraft target five rocket launchers and several other targets in Gaza, in retaliation for rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 12

Security Cabinet Reduces Hamas Crackdown for Ramadan

Reports of Cabinet decision confirmed as IDF Chief of Staff notes 'growing concern' for teens, affirms assumption is they're alive.

Twelve Days On, IDF Soldiers Still Have High Hopes to Find Boys

Brothers' Keeper: 15,000 soldiers, hundreds of volunteer requests - and an understanding that 'mothers are waiting for their sons.'

Hamas Leader: Bless Whoever Kidnapped the Youths

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal denies his group is behind the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers, but welcomes the abduction.

IDF: No Demands A Good Sign

The IDF stands by its assessment that the three Israeli teens kidnapped by Hamas terrorists are still alive.

Report: IDF Raids Palestinian Arab Magazine Offices

Crackdown on anti-Israel incitement continues, this time on 'cultural' magazine supporting terrorism.

Danon to PM: Why Are Terrorist Prisoners Having 'World Cup Fun?'

Despite a decision to 'toughen' conditions in Israeli prisons for Hamas terrorists, they are still enjoying World Cup Soccer.

Hamas Leader Says Crackdown Has Sparked Third Intifada

Ismail Haniyeh insists to reporters that Operation Brothers' Keeper has 'already started' a 'third intifada' and that 'no one can stop it.'

Court Indicts Prison Terror Gang that Planned Kidnappings

Another gang that planned to kidnap Israelis and hold them hostage in return for the release of terrorists has been indicted

Expert: Abbas is Only Paying Lip Service

Abbas "says what is expected of him to say" when he condemns Hamas, according to Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Keidar.

UN Chief 'Concerned' Over Israeli Arrests of Terrorists

UN Secretary-General expresses “solidarity” with families of kidnapped teens, hits out at Israel for its arrest operation.

Soldiers Find Network of Underground Tunnels in Hevron Area

Dozens of tunnels were hidden behind furniture, washing machines; IDF looking for volunteers to help search for kidnapped teens.

Deputy Minister Calls to Cut Off Electricity in Gaza, PA

Harsh measures needed to draw information out from Palestinian Arabs, get acknowledgement from the international community, Danon says.

Abbas Lashes Out at Netanyahu Over Hamas Crackdown

Abbas claims 'no credible information' Hamas responsible for kidnapping, makes remarks like Zoabi's citing 'frustration.'

Netanyahu to Ban: No Doubt that Hamas Was Behind Kidnapping

Israel has information that proves without a doubt that Hamas was behind the kidnapping of three youths, PM tells UN chief.

Israel Says UN Envoy Serry Tried to Funnel Cash to Hamas

Foreign Minister Liberman wants Serry evicted from Israel after he asked to transfer $20 million to Islamist terror group in Gaza.

PA Foreign Minister: Abbas Will Prevent Third Intifada

The PA's foreign minister declares that as long as Mahmoud Abbas is in charge, there will be no violent Arab uprising.

Lapid Praises Abbas's 'Courageous' Comments on Kidnapping

Finance Minister says Abbas was brave for condemning the kidnapping of three Israelis, adds that Israel has to “break Hamas”.

Breaking news

IDF Destroys Home of Hamas Leader Believed Behind Abduction

Turkey-based Salah al-Arouri's home in Samaria reportedly searched and destroyed by IDF forces Thursday night.

'Brothers' Keeper': Day Eight

Attacks on IDF Rise as 25 More Arrested

Arrests continue in 'Operation Brothers' Keeper' - sparking a flurry of attacks on IDF soldiers searching for the kidnapped teens.

Abbas Backtracks on Hamas Criticism, Calls for Unity Elections

After saying Hamas kidnappers 'want to destroy PA,' Abbas changes position and tells unity PM to prepare for elections.

Ya'alon: Israel Will Extract a Heavy Price from Hamas

"We will not hesitate to strike a blow to anyone who will challenge us," says Defense Minister.

Police Close Two Hamas Institutions in Jerusalem

Police commissioner signs order to close Hamas fronts 'Namaa Association for Social Creativity" and 'Sur Bahar Charity Council.'

Hamas is Ready to 'Unleash the Fires of Hell' on Israel

Hamas threatens Israel, says kidnapping Israeli teens a "legitimate right."

New revelations

IDF Reveals Hamas in Turkey Likely Behind Kidnapping

Senior security source reports that Hamas leadership abroad thought responsible for kidnapping, in particular Salah al-Arouri in Turkey.

One week on:

Netanyahu Reveals 'We Know A Lot More Now About the Kidnapping'

Netanyahu updates status of search, says Israel is moving closer to finding the three teens kidnapped by Hamas.

Top General: Hamas Won't Free Terrorists by Kidnapping Israelis

IDF Central Command head Nitzan Alon tells Hamas that kidnapping Israelis to extort Israel into releasing terrorists will backfire.

Leftist MKs Slam IDF Campaign Against Hamas

Although most Israelis support Israel's campaign against Hamas, several politicians on the far left take exception to it.

Crackdown on Hamas

Israel Bans 'Islamic Relief' Charity for Funding Hamas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon signs an order declaring the Islamic Relief Worldwide, a Hamas funding source, illegal.

Five Hamas Terrorists Killed in Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Hamas admits deaths in terror tunnel blast near security fence, same day as apparently unrelated blast in Gaza City home.

Israeli Ambassador Accuses EU of Supporting Kidnapping

Ambassador to Italy charges EU of backing unity government that includes Hamas, thereby backing Hamas's terrorism.

US Urges 'Restraint' in Search for Kidnapped Teenagers

State Department warns against destabilizing the situation' in Judea and Samaria, as sixth day of search continues.

Watch: IDF Raids Hamas Broadcasting Station

IDF releases film footage showing nighttime raid on terrorists' media office, as crackdown on Hamas continues.

IDF Hitting More Hamas Targets Than Ever Before

'Following the abduction, we've been arresting Hamas operatives we've been chasing for a long time,' official says.

Dissatisfaction, Fear Grow in Gaza as IDF Crackdown Continues

Gazans fearing IDF invasion stockpile supplies as Hamas members grumble over wages. Could an uprising await?

Lapid Assures that Kidnappers 'Will Not Get Away with it Alive'

Finance Minister emphasizes to visiting delegation that boys targeted 'not for political reasons, but because they are Jews.'

'Harsh' Prison Conditions for Terrorists? No World Cup on TV

Prison Services officials reveal 'harsh' conditions may include no TV in cells, binge food buying or free newspapers.

Watch: Hamas Official Heaps Praise on 'Heroic' Kidnap Operation

Hamas 'political bureau' official Muhammad Nazal, hails abduction of three Israeli teenagers as a 'milestone in the Palestinian struggle'.

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 6

Hamas Attacks 'Harmful' Abbas for Condemning Kidnappings

Hamas condemns Abbas for defending cooperation with IDF in rescue op. to find kidnapped teens as 'unity' starts to unravel.

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 6

Anticipating Gaza Flare-Up, Iron Dome Deployed in Coastal Region

IDF prepares for Gaza escalation; confirms kidnapping conducted by Hamas terrorists in Judea and Samaria without orders from Gaza.

Abbas Attacks Kidnappers - for Harming the Palestinian Authority

Speaking at Saudi Arabia meeting, Abbas says the kidnappers of three Israeli youths will be held accountable - for 'destroying' the PA.

Israel UN Envoy Condemns 'Dehumanizing' World Response

Ron Prosor says world nations' weak condemnations of kidnapping stem from delegitimization of Israel.

IDF Raids Hamas Radio Stations in Judea, Samaria

'Al-Aqsa Radio' offices raided in Ramallah and Hevron as part of IDF operation to crush Hamas infrastructure of terror and incitement.

Zoabi's Party Backs Her Comments, Blames the 'Occupation'

Balad party dismisses criticism of MK Zoabi, says the “Israeli occupation” is to blame for recent violence.

IDF Official: Hamas Made a Strategic Error and Will Pay

Senior official says that "Operation Brother's Keeper" will not conclude in the near future.