Hamas

Ahmadinejad Congratulates Hamas on its 'Victory'

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad congratulates Hamas's prime ministeron a "great victory" over Israel.

Hamas 'Victory' Celebration in Hevron

Hundreds took part in a demonstration hailing Gaza "resistance."

US Lawmakers Take Up Call to Ban Hamas from Twitter

The past week's terrorist attacks have rekindled calls for Twitter to ban Hamas from utilizing the social networking site to incite hate.

'Son of Hamas' Says Israel Made a Mistake with Ceasefire

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of one of the founders of Hamas and former Shin Bet agent: Israel made a mistake by agreeing to a ceasefire.

Don’t Pass On Hamas to the Next Generation

Survey: 70% of Israelis Opposed Halting Gaza Operation

A survey found that 70 percent of Israelis opposed halting the military operation in the Gaza Strip.

IDF-Gaza Clash, One Killed

Post-ceasefire ‘small tail’ of violence continues with a clash between IDF troops and violent rioters on Gaza fence. One killed.

Jewish Agency Takes Children from South on 'Day of Fun'

In hopes of providing residents of the South with a degree of solace, the Jewish Agency took 9,000 children out for a day of fun.

Anti-Israel Protesters Target Synagogue in Venezuela

About 50 anti-Israel protesters gathered outside Venezuela's largest synagogue on Thursday to demonstrate against recent Israeli airstrikes.

Iran: Israeli Ceasefire a Sign of Weakness

Iranian leaders say ceasefire shows Israel is weak. Hamas tells Gaza Arabs ‘We won.’

Son of Hamas Arch-terrorist Vows to Avenge His Father's Death

The son of Hamas arch-terrorist Ahmed Jaabari vows to avenge his father’s death, says it will be "very painful".

Beit El Women to Clinton: Don't Compare Israel to Gaza

Women from the town of Beit El call on the U.S. Secretary of State not to compare between Israel and Hamas.

Rabbi Ronsky: Ceasefire is a Huge Failure

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ronsky: Israel legitimized Hamas by talking to it. Philadelphi Route must be occupied.

Hamas TV: 'G-d WIlling We Will Soon See Black Body Bags'

Shortly after the Tel Aviv bus bombing, Hamas TV announced that the Arab world awaits further news of “Zionist casualties.”

Hamas Declares Nov. 22 Gaza Public Holiday

The Hamas terrorist organization has declared November 22, the day after its ceasefire was signed with Israel, as a public holiday in Gaza.

Five Victims of TA Bus Bombing Still in Hospital

Five victims of the bus blast in Tel Aviv Wednesday are still in the hospital, officials said Thursday

Netanyahu: Ground Campaign Might be Necessary After All

On his Facebook page, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that 'next time' would be different if Hamas didn't keep the cease-fire,

Hamas Not Behind Tel Aviv Attack, Claims Mashaal

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal tells CNN he would accept a Palestinian state but would not recognize Israel.

Hamas Rocket Critically Wounds IDF Officer

Hours before a ceasefire deal was struck, an IDF reserve soldier suffered critical wounds.

Text of Ceasefire Agreement

The partial text of the ceasefire agreement as reported by news agencies.

IAF Pounds Gaza: the Day in Video

It was a punishing day for Gazans, as these videos show.

Fireworks Light Skies as Arabs Celebrate Tel Aviv Explosion

Arabs celebrated Wednesday after a bomb ripped through a bus in Tel Aviv injuring over twenty people.

Iran Confirms: 'We Are Proud to Defend Hamas' Militarily

Iran has confirmed that it has sent financial and military aid to Hamas terrorists based in the Gaza Strip.

Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Eight

16:10 AFP repeat unverified Hamas claim that ”one child was killed” in strike on media center. No explanation why the child was there.

Hamas Missiles Drown Out Talk of Ceasefire

Hamas unleashes new rocket and missile bombardments. One hits a home. Elderly woman rescued uninjured. Truce talks continue.

Fallen Soldier’s Diary: I’m On My Way to Gaza

Soldier Yosef Fartuk, killed in a mortar shell attack, wrote before his death,” Woe to the first terrorist who falls in my hands.”

War of Words over Ceasefire as War Continues

Egypt and Israel are engaged in a war of words over a truce as Hamas continues to attack Israeli civilians and Israel retaliates.

Netanyahu to Ban: We Avoid Hitting Innocents, They Don't

Netanyahu: I'm not sure there's another military that goes to such great lengths to keep innocents out of harm's way.

IDF Hero: Turn Gaza Operation into Gaza War

IDF hero veteran Amatzia Chen calls to make Operation Pillar of Defense a full-blown, decisive war.

Hamas: Cease-Fire Off the Table for Tuesday

The on-again, off-again cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is off, Hamas terrorist sources said Tuesday night

Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Seven

Spontaneous protests come together in southern Israel against a ceasefire with Hamas.

Israel Hits Over 100 Terror Targets

The IDF hit more than 100 targets in Gaza on Tuesday, half of them rocket launching cells.

Hamas Kills 6 Gaza Men for ‘Collaboration’

Hamas shoots six Gaza residents in the street for allegedly having hi-tech cameras in order ‘to take footage of positions.’

43% of Israelis: Topple Hamas

A poll finds that 43% of Israelis want to topple Hamas in addition to destroying weapons, only 39% want ceasefire negotiations.

Bahraini Lawmaker Sets Israeli Flag Ablaze in Parliament Session

A Bahrain lawmaker reportedly set fire to an Israeli flag during a parliament session in a show of support for Gaza terrorists.

Disinformation or reality?

‘Ceasefire by Tuesday Night’

Sources in Israel, Egypt, Gaza say ceasefire will be declared within hours.

CUFI Demands: 'No Twitter for Terrorists'

Christians United for Israel has launched a campaign demanding that Twitter ban Hamas from utilizing the social media networking site.

IAF Hits Gaza Weapons Convoy; 6 Killed

The IAF hit two vehicles carrying weapons in Gaza City, setting off secondary blasts.

French CRIF Calls for Israel Solidarity in Paris Protest

French Jewish organization is staging a protest to differentiate between defensive measures taken by Israel and terrorist tactics of Hamas.

IDF Hits Hamas Hard; 3 Killed

IDF hits Hamas with artillery, airstrikes in possible prelude to ground attack. Planes report direct strike on rocket-launching cell.

Hamas Hits near Israel's Heart

Rocket Hits Gush Etzion

Sirens wailed in Jerusalem and Gush Etzion to warn of incoming missiles. Rocket hits kibbutz home in Negev. One seriously wounded.

Tanks Poised on Gaza Border

Hamas Leader: Israel Bluffing; ‘I Dare You to Invade’

Hamas’ leader Khaled Mashaal charges an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza is a bluff. “If you wanted to launch it, you would have done it.”

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Arrive in Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will leave Asia on Tuesday to visit Israel and Egypt, an official said.

Wartime Smuggling of Long-Range Missiles from Hizbullah to Hamas

Hizbullah is supplying long-range missiles to Hamas even as Israel’s Iron Dome system blows them up, a Lebanese newspaper claims.

McCain: Former President Clinton Should Lead Cease-Fire Talks

Sen. John McCain suggested that President Obama should send former President Bill Clinton to lead cease-fire talks.

Iron Dome Knocks Out 8 Rockets

Missile Hits Next to Bus in Be’er Sheva, No Serious Injuries

Miracle in Be’er Sheva: Bus passengers escaped serious injuries when a Hamas missile struck. Iron Dome intercepted 8 other rockets.

PA Terror Factions Unite in Judea, Samaria

The internally-warring Palestinian Authority factions in Judea and Samaria on Monday reportedly reached a unity agreement.

Erdogan: Israel is a 'Terrorist State'

Israel is a "terrorist state" that "massacres innocent children,” Turkish PM claims.

Nasrallah: Israel Has Failed in Gaza

Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah pledges his group's support for the Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza.

'Hit, Hit Tel Aviv'

Hamas Terror Attacks Draw Fatah Unity

Hamas’ massive missile bombardment of Israel has brought the rival faction into unity despite Abbas’ claims he is against terror.

Four More Top Terrorists Eliminated

IDF planes on Monday targeted and eliminated another four senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists.

Ceasefire Seems Unlikely, After Mashaal Speech

Hamas claims that Israeli is 'suing for peace,' but it is Hamas that is the big loser in this war, says an official

Reservists Waiting for Orders to Move into Gaza

Tens of thousands of army reservists are waiting for orders to move into Gaza. A poll shows 84% of Israelis support Pillar of Defense.

Live Blog Pillar of Defense Day 6

15:01 Foreign media promote claim of Israeli tactic to attack civilians. NBC: “Israel steps up targeted attacks in heavily populated Gaza.”

Hamas Promotes Civilian Deaths

Video Shows Hamas Strategy: Death Wish

Hamas is winning international sympathy as a result of alleged civilian deaths, some caused by its own misfired rockets.

IDF Blows Up Hamas Soccer Field-Missile Site

A Gaza soccer field camouflaged an underground missile launching site used to attack Tel Aviv. The IDF knocked it out.

Sharp Drop in Attacks

Iron Dome Frustrates Hamas, Blows Up Three Missiles

The Iron Dome anti-missile system continues to frustrate Hamas, blowing up three more missiles aimed at Ashkelon. One hit a school yard.

Israel Sends Hamas 36-Hour Ultimatum

Diplomatic message to Egypt: Hamas terrorism must cease by Tuesday evening or we step up attack.

The Clock Ran Out on Terror

IDF War on Terror Began after Refraining for Months

The IDF gathered intelligence on Hamas terror sites months ago but did not act until the latest escalation.

Peres: There is No 'Occupation' in Gaza

Hamas cannot possibly say that it is firing rockets at Israel because of the “occupation”, President Shimon Peres tells French FM.