Hamas

Responding to 'hunger' campaign:

IAF to airdrop thousands of tons of food to Hamas-controlled Gaza

IDF upgrades humanitarian aid to Gaza, renewing airdrops parallel to improving water and electrical infrastructure in Hamas-controlled Gaza.

Report: Hamas preparing for hostage rescue operations

Saudi report says Hamas on high alert due to concerns of cooperation on potential hostage rescue operations.

'Treated like animals'

Emily Damari exposes Hamas tunnel torture

Emily Damari, freed from Hamas, shares her 471-day ordeal: tiny cages in fetid tunnels, severe injuries, and constant fear. She details her defiance against captors and pleads for the release of 50 remaining hostages, including her best friends Gali and Ziv Berman.

Sa'ar to Canadian FM:

'Diplomatic pressure aids Hamas, not peace'

FM Sa'ar tells Canadian counterpart Israel accepted ceasefire and hostage deal, but Hamas refused. He warns "strong diplomatic attacks" and "unilateral steps by France" embolden Hamas and undermine peace efforts.

Trump in dramatic statment:

'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal'

US President Donald Trump declared that Hamas sabotaged the hostage deal and that Israel must now 'fight and clear the area.' Finance Minister Smotrich added: 'The humiliating negotiations are over—now is the time for victory.'

Netanyahu:

Hamas is obstacle, considering alternatives for hostages' release

PM Netanyahu: Together with our allies, we are considering alternative options for bringing the hostages home and ending Hamas rule.

Israeli security officials clarify: No famine in Gaza

Israeli sourcs address recent reports claiming 'famine' in Gaza, stressing there is no actual famine in the city, Hamas orchestrating false 'starvation campaign' to pressure Israel into ending the war.

IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza

IDF confirms successful elimination of Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of the Counterintelligence Directorate in Hamas' General Security Apparatus, in northern Gaza earlier this week.

As part of deal:

Hamas demands release of Nukhba terrorists

For the first time, Hamas is demanding the release of Nukhba terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre as part of a hostage deal. It also submitted a "withdrawal map" for IDF forces.

'Positive step'

Hamas hails French Palestine recognition

Hamas applauds French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a "positive step" toward justice and self-determination. The terrorist group urges other nations to follow suit.

'Not our policy, not our values'

Ambassador Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks

Israel’s US Ambassador and Prime Minister Netanyahu disavow Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza hunger remarks, calling them “foolish” and unrepresentative. Israel, they affirm, is committed to defeating Hamas while ensuring aid reaches Gaza’s civilians—not through Hamas.

Netanyahu

Hamas is making a big mistake

PM speaks at the state memorial ceremony for Ze'ev Jabotinsky at Mount Herzl and says: 'If Hamas perceives our willingness to reach a deal as weakness, as an opportunity to dictate surrender terms that would endanger the State of Israel — they are making a big mistake.'

Steve Witkoff

'US mediators returning home after disappointing Hamas response'

US envoy says Hamas showing 'lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire. 'Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.'

IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling

The IDF eliminated Muhammad al-‘Amour, who was responsible for the goods terminal at the Rafah Crossing, where hundreds of weapons and military equipment were smuggled into Gaza.

Benny Gantz:

Hamas uses international pressure as negotiation leverage

Gantz warns international pressure on Israel aids Hamas, undermines hostage deal prospects; calls for unified stance against terrorists.

Projectile launched near Rafah aid site in Gaza, IDF says

Rocket fired from Khan Yunis landed 250 meters from a key aid hub near the Morag Corridor; site opened Thursday despite Hamas efforts to sabotage aid delivery.

Hamas announces:

'We have delivered our response to the mediators'

Hamas officially submits its response to the ceasefire proposal. An Israeli official says the latest reply shows improvement. Israel is reviewing it, and key diplomatic talks are set to take place Thursday in Sardinia between US, Israeli, and Qatari officials.

These are Hamas's demands for a ceasefire

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper reports: Hamas seeks changes in IDF deployment and humanitarian aid conditions.

Ambassador Huckabee:

'Hamas is the cause of the prolonged war'

US Ambassador to Israel expresses support for Israel's stance and says Hamas is solely responsible for the continuation of the fighting.

Herzog

Hamas is hijacking aid, refusing hostage release and ceasefire

After visiting Gaza, Israeli President says: 'What is absolutely clear is that the true obstacle to humanitarian relief is Hamas.'

Defense Minister threatens to open 'gates of hell' against Hamas

Minister Katz threatens Hamas in response to the terrorist organization's continued intransigence. 'If the hostages are not released soon, the gates of hell will open."

Fake IDs and flights to Turkey

How Hamas leaders’ families fled to safety

As Israeli strikes continue, reports reveal Hamas leaders’ relatives fled Gaza early in the war, sparking outrage among residents left behind.

Mediators reject Hamas' response to ceasefire offer

Mediators demand that the terrorist organization show immediate and significant flexibility to advance the deal.

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Captured footage shows Hamas feasting amid claims of 'famine'

The IDF's Arabic spokesperson published footage from the tunnels showing Hamas terrorists eating a large meal while exploiting the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

Israeli source:

Hamas expected to respond to ceasefire proposal with conditions

Hamas likely to accept offer for ceasefire deal, while raising demands on IDF deployment, humanitarian aid, necessitating further negotiations.

'Appalled and sickened'

UK FM urges ceasefire, warns Israel of more sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza as “grotesque” and warns of more sanctions if the war continues.

Political source

'No more compromises from Israel, Hamas must accept deal'

The mediators are trying to put pressure on Hamas to respond to the offer currently on the table, but so far without success.

Minister Strock:

Minister Strock causes outrage in call to expand combat operation

Minister Orit Strock says Israel cannot win the war while avoiding areas where hostages are held, calling for decisive action in all parts of Gaza; Hostages Forum accuses her of “sacrificing values and lives.”

Concerning facts on Israel's security situation

A stark warning - the next war may be far worse than October 7. In the campaign against Hamas, we have already suffered a loss.

Targeted elimination:

Hamas commander in Beit Hanoun killed in precision strike

Top Hamas terrorist behind rocket fire on southern Israel, deadly attacks on IDF forces, is eliminated in precision strike after surviving a previous assassination attempt.

No name tags:

Prison holding the most vicious Hamas terrorists

Dozens of the most brutal Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists are held under tight security protocols in a heavily secured underground facility within Ayalon Prison.

Hamas threatens to execute alleged 'Israeli agents'

Hamas claims it has identified Gaza residents cooperating with Israel and warns they will face execution if they do not repent.

Boehler to Hamas:

'Take the deal and end the conflict'

US Envoy Adam Boehler urges Hamas to accept Israel's latest hostage deal, warning it's the best offer they'll get and hinting at Israeli military action if talks fail.

Chief of Staff on Syria:

Those who can't defend themselves can't be safe

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, during a visit to Gaza, stated that the IDF will increase pressure on Hamas while reducing the strain on Israeli forces.

Hamas weapons development commander eliminated

Bashar Thabet, a commander in Hamas’ Development and Projects Department, within its weapons production headquarters, eliminated.

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

The 401st Brigade is operating in the heart of Jabaliya. So far, the engineering forces have located and destroyed several underground tunnels with a total length of 2.7 km.

Hostage deal talks:

Israel mulling delegation of senior officials to Doha

Israel may send another delegation to Doha for ceasefire and hostage talks. Both Israel and Hamas are weighing new proposals, with key issues like troop deployment and prisoner releases still unresolved.

Report:

Mossad chief sought US help in relocating Gazans

Axios reports that Mossad Director David Barnea met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington to seek American support in persuading Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya to accept hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans.

Diplomatic source:

'Hamas hindering hostage deal progress'

Senior Israeli diplomatic source says significant progress made in hostage deal efforts, but Hamas continues to create obstacles.

Bereaved brother:

Stop the aid to Gaza and end the disregard for Israeli lives

Bereaved brother Menachem Kalmanson says Israel must impose a total siege on Gaza, accuses the government of endangering soldiers' lives by effectively aiding Hamas.

Hamas official:

'Ceasefire talks progressing, but US pressure on Israel is key'

Senior Hamas figure says realistic compromises have been presented, but final agreement hinges on US influence over Israel, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is a precondition for progress.

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Barhoum Shahin, the Head of the Western Gaza District in the General Security Apparatus, and the terrorist Asham Tzartzur, the Head of Hamas' Government Emergency Committee in eastern Gaza, eliminated.

Freed hostage's account:

'No human should live like that'

In an interview with CNN, released hostage Or Levy recounts 491 days of brutal captivity, the agony of losing his wife, and the power of focusing on his son for survival.

Boehler:

'Hamas's hard-headedness blocks Gaza breakthrough'

Adam Boehler, President Trump's Envoy for Hostage Response, expresses optimism at the Aspen Security Forum regarding a Gaza hostage deal, stating it's "closer than it's been."

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

IDF and Shin Bet reveal that they eliminated Jabaliya Battalion Iyad Nasr, as well as two other terrorists who infiltrated Israel and participated in Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7th.

Report:

Hamas opposes updated IDF redeployment maps

The mediators in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue their efforts to bridge the gaps and reach an agreement regarding the introduction of humanitarian aid, redeployment maps, and guarantees for ending the war.

IDF reveals:

This is what Hamas's Gaza commander looks like today

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman publishes updated photo of the commander of Hamas's Gaza Brigade.

Report:

Hamas agrees to new withdrawal map proposed by Israel

Egyptian report: Hamas has agreed to a new withdrawal map presented by Israel, which includes a withdrawal from the Morag Corridor and limited IDF deployment. Negotiations expected to focus on framework for releasing hostages.

BBC Head of News insists Hamas political wing not a terror group

Deborah Turness told staff there is a distinction between Hamas's civilian government and military wing, drawing criticism amid ongoing fallout over Gaza documentary.

Senior political source: Optimism for hostage deal

A senior political official expressed optimism today about the possibility that Israel will soon reach a deal to release hostages with the terrorist organization Hamas.

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Terrorists eliminated minutes after firing missile at troops

In northern Gaza, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile at a tank. Within minutes, the troops struck and eliminated the terrorists.

Hamas agrees:

500 aid trucks to Gaza - without UNRWA involvement

While Hamas does not oppose the entry of aid without UNRWA, it continues to insist on core demands related to reconstruction, military withdrawal, and the aid distribution mechanism.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Muhammad Nasr Ali Quneita, a terrorist in Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre, was eliminated.

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan:

'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticizes proposal to establish a humanitarian city in Gaza, calling it a diversion from negotiations for hostages' release.

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza, including cookies and chocolate, while soldiers secure access routes to distribution centers, preventing them from carrying out proactive strikes against Hamas.

After Hamas rejects US offer:

Israel considers changes to ceasefire proposal

Sources say Israel exploring changes to ceasefire and prisoner swap proposal, with Hamas expressing willingness to return to the Qatari plan.

IDF eliminates commanders seeking to rebuild Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Over the last 2 weeks, the IDF and ISA eliminated senior commanders in the military arms of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who worked to restore the organizations' military capabilities.

Netanyahu

'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

PM Netanyahu dismissed accusations that Israel is refusing a hostage deal. 'Hamas wants to stay in Gaza so they can rearm and attack us again and again.'

Arab influencer

'Gaza's children suffer because of Hamas'

Ali Shaaban, a well-known Arab-Israeli influencer, responds to criticism he is 'silent' about the suffering of children in Gaza. 'I do speak about it, but sometimes the truth hurts.'

To Gadi Eisenkot and the NYTimes:

Cut the lies - Hamas never agreed to disarm and never will

The Israeli public is continually bombarded with this total falsehood claiming that political considerations are keeping 20 live and 30 dead hostages stuck in the Gaza Strip. Opinion.