Hamas

IDF eliminates two top Hamas military commanders

Ahmad Salman ‘Awj Shimali was responsible for operations, planning the offensive strategy, and building the brigade's force in preparation for 10.7.

Hamas furious:

'Israel changing demographic reality in Judea and Samaria'

Hamas warns against expansion of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, claiming an Israeli effort to change demographics in the region; calls for international intervention.

Senior IDF officer:

'Hamas will not release hostages until we control Gaza'

'Hamas will release hostages when we control Gaza, Lebanese army is unreliable,' former military Intelligence Research Div., Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser says.

Israeli on paraglider causes panic on southern border

Suspicious movement identified near kibbutzim on southern border leads to deployment of IDF forces and closure of road.

Ben-Gvir:

'Bomb Gaza food stores & power lines like a normal country would'

Newly-reinstated National Security Minister says recent events have proven he was right to oppose the January ceasefire deal, Hamas will only release the remaining hostages if its food supply is destroyed.

Senior Hamas official:

'Hamas has no aspirations to govern the Gaza Strip'

Hamas spokesperson claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu prioritizes the survival of his government over implementing the agreement and the lives of the hostages.

Hamas announces:

Political bureau member Salah al-Bardawil eliminated

Hamas confirms reports that Salah al-Bardawil, a member of the organization's political bureau, was eliminated in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, along with his wife.

Report:

Egypt proposes Gaza hostage deal and Israeli withdrawal plan

Reuters reports that Egypt has put forward a new plan for the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza within a specified timeline. Hamas has yet to respond to the proposal.

IDF strikes Hamas launcher near humanitarian area in Al-Furqan

IDF strikes launcher from which two projectiles were launched toward Israeli territory in the area of Al-Furqan in northern Gaza. "This is further evidence of Hamas' systematic exploitation of civilians."

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.

Melanie Phillips:

Israel's agonizing dilemma

Hamas left Israel no alternative but to resume the war and this second stage of the war is different from the first because Israel no longer has to fight America, too. Opinion.

European Council urges:

'Immediate ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza'

European Council says it "deplores" both the recent breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza as well as Hamas' refusal to release hostages, calls for full implementation of the ceasefire.

Mike Waltz:

'Hamas chose war, Israel has the right to defend'

Trump’s National Security Advisor expresses support for Israel’s renewed military campaign against Hamas: The ceasefire would have been extended if Hamas released all remaining hostages.

Sderot Mayor:

'If we don't destroy Hamas now - it will never happen'

Mayor Alon Davidi warns that if Israel does not destroy Hamas and bring home the hostages, the residents of Sderot, the Gaza border communities, and the north will continue to live under fire, as they have for over 20 years.

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

The IDF eliminated Rashid Jahjuh, the head of Hamas' General Security Forces, the unit responsible for exposing 'collaborators,' safeguarding Hamas senior members and assets within Gaza and abroad, and suppressing opposition to Hamas' rule.

Released Hostage:

'Hamas could walk for five days in the tunnels they have left'

Tal Shoham spoke in a recent interview about the massive scale of the remaining Hamas tunnels - which are still being expanded.

Gaza terrorists fire three rockets towards central Israel

Sirens sound in numerous communities throughout central Israel after Gaza terrorists launch three projectiles towards Israeli territory.

Security forces foil ramming attack targeting IDF soldiers

ISA, Israel Police, arrest Jihad Zariqat, a Hamas-identified resident of Kafr Kanna who planned to carry out a ramming attack against IDF soldiers.

State Department:

Trump committed to long-term resolution to Israel-Hamas conflict

State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce says Hamas is to blame for the deaths of Gazans in surprise Israeli strikes, notes Witkoff’s original bridge proposal remains an option should Hamas choose to accept it.

Discussion on Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister holds call with Hamas official

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses situation in Gaza in phone call with Khalil al-Hayya, one of the leaders of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Watch:

IDF ground troops return to Gaza

IDF troops began targeted ground activities in the central and southern Gaza Strip. As part of the ground activities, the troops expanded their control further to the center of the Netzarim Corridor.

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

The IDF and ISA struck dozens of terror targets and eliminated two more senior Hamas officials: Yasser Muhammad Harb Musa and Muhammad Al-Jamasi.

IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza, 14 eliminated

IDF strikes Hamas military site in northern Gaza, multiple Hamas, Islamic Jihad naval vessels intended for use in terror activities.

Following Gaza strikes

Erdogan blasts Israel as 'terror state'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims Israel "feeds on the blood of the innocent" after Israel strikes Hamas terror targets in Gaza.

US:

'Hamas solely responsible for Gaza hostilities'

Speaking at UN Security Council, Acting US Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea stresses that the US supports Israel in its actions against Hamas.

Israel fires back at UN chief:

‘We are outraged you’re Secretary-General’

Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who condemned Israel's latest strikes in the Gaza Strip: We are outraged by your moral bankruptcy.

Hamas caving?

‘The door is still open to efforts to bridge the gaps’

Senior Hamas official says the terror organization has taken a positive approach toward the Witkoff proposal, provided there is a bridge to the start of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Netanyahu:

'From now on, negotiations will only take place under fire'

PM addresses nation from Kirya following series of airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Report:

Israel to threaten to annex land from Gaza if hostages harmed

Israeli media reports Israel to adopt new policy against Hamas based on assumption the threat of the loss of land is considered a more serious threat in Gaza.

Gallant calls return to fighting in Gaza the 'right move'

Former Defense Minister says only military pressure on Hamas will create the conditions to return the remaining hostages.

Head of Hamas government in Gaza eliminated

Essam al-Da'alis, Head of the Hamas Government and the most senior figure of authority in the Gaza Strip, eliminated in surprise airstrikes.

Watch:

The IAF's surprise airstrikes on Hamas in Gaza

IDF publishes footage from today's airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.

France condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

French Foreign Ministry claims airstrikes have caused 'numerous civilian casualties,' demands all military actions in Gaza stop and flow of humanitarian aid be restored.

Special security meeting:

Netanyahu considering next steps after surprise attack in Gaza

Home Front command is calling on Israelis around the country to be prepared for the possibility that the fighting would affect areas beyond the Gaza envelope.

Ceasefire ends

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.

Report:

Hamas has recruited thousands of terrorists during the ceasefire

Analysts believe that Hamas has recruited about 20,000 new terrorists since the beginning of the war and several thousand in the months of the ceasefire alone.

Hamas confirms:

Hamas 'Prime Minister' among terrorists killed in surprise attack

Gazans reported over 300 deaths in the extensive strikes including several senior Hamas political figures.

White House Press Secretary:

'Israel consulted US pre-Gaza strikes'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Israel consulted the US before launching strikes on Hamas in Gaza: As President Trump has made it clear, all the terrorists will see a price to pay.

Hamas preparing for a raid?

Defense establishment identifies unusual incident in Gaza

The defense establishment has identified an unusual incident in Gaza in recent days, which may indicate preparations for an attack or raid.

Hamas' Mashaal:

'Jihad and resistance will restore our land'

Head of Hamas abroad Khaled Mashaal rejects Trump’s Gaza relocation plan, states that the "path of jihad and resistance" will take back people's homeland, restore honor, and liberate the prisoners.

MKs demand urgent discussion on war objectives

Members of the Knesset from the opposition claim that the government is acting contrary to the decisions of the War Cabinet and is not advancing the return of the hostages or the destruction of Hamas.

Witkoff threatens:

I would encourage Hamas to get much more sensible

US Envoy Steve Witkoff said that Hamas's answer to his proposal was unacceptable and threatened: 'What happened with the Houthis yesterday ought to inform as to where we stand with the regard to terrorism.'

BBC accused of 'puff piece propaganda' for Hamas hostage holders

Critics slam BBC Arabic report claiming Hamas 'shadow unit' in charge of holding Israeli hostages captive treated the hostages well. 'The rot of anti-Jewish hate that festers within BBC Arabic must be rooted out.'

Then and now:

They say what they mean and they mean what they say

Why is Iran not called Persia anymore? The answer says it all.

In northern Gaza Strip

IDF eliminates terrorist cell in Beit Lahia area

IAF strikes a terrorist cell in the Beit Lahia area, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre.

Bipartisan resolution:

US Senate passes resolution to bar Hamas from controlling Gaza

US Senate unanimously approves resolution to affirm Hamas cannot retain control of Gaza.

UN official:

‘Not a shred of evidence’ hostages held in UN facilities

UN humanitarian aid official Tom Fletcher dismisses freed hostage Emily Damari's account that she was held in an UNRWA facility: Hamas may have used the facility but the UN had no control over it at the time.

‘Sick and disgusting’

Rubio blasts Hamas, demands release of all hostages

US Secretary of State blasts Hamas and demands the release of all hostages: What Hamas has done is outrageous and we shouldn't accept it as normal. We're dealing with savages. These are bad people, terrible people, and we need to treat them as such.

Witkoff warns:

'Hamas is making a very poor gamble, time is not on its side'

Trump's envoy to the Middle East says Hamas is making "unrealistic" demands in hostage deal: Hamas is well aware of the deadline and must understand that we will respond accordingly if it passes.

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

A Hamas official called to 'stand against settler attacks throughout the territories of the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem by escalating confrontations with the occupation.'

PMO:

'Hamas offer to release 5 hostages just psychological warfare'

Prime Minister's Office accuses Hamas of continuing its refusal of the outline and is not making progress in talks despite claim it will release the 5 American hostages.

Hamas says it agreed to release all American hostages

Hamas terrorist organization says it will release Edan Alexander and the bodies of the four other remaining American citizens held hostage in Gaza.

$10 Million:

Hamas' social media star stole money raised for a hospital

Salah Al-Jaafari, a social media star from the Gaza Strip who supports Hamas, is suspected of pocketing donations raised for a Gazan hospital.

Hamas welcomes Trump's statement on Gaza residents

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem welcomes Trump's statement that no one will be expelled from the Gaza Strip: Force Israel to implement all the terms of the ceasefire.

Qatar

White House Envoy, Arab officials discuss Gaza reconstruction

The Arab ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and investing an effort to reach a just peace based on the two-state solution to ensure the realization of the Palestinian aspiration for freedom and independence.

Using drones

Hamas warns: Israel planting surveillance devices around Gaza

Hamas's Internal Security Force called on Gazans to be on high alert after it found what it called 'camouflaged surveillance devices' in several locations in the Gaza Strip

Hamas sends four-year-old boy to approach IDF troops

IDF forces identify four-year-old Gazan approaching military post in Gaza security zone, return child safely to Gaza.

Jack Engelhard:

Time to take out the garbage

Starting with Mahmoud Khalil, who is here, in our country, on a student visa, but hopefully not for long, if Trump and ICE have their way. Opinion.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar:

Gaza must disarm for Israel’s security

Foreign Minister tells ABC News that the war in Gaza must end with the demilitarization of the Strip: Israel cannot accept a “Hezbollah model” in Gaza.

Hamas to mediators:

'Increase pressure on Israel to restore humanitarian aid'

Hamas terrorist organization calls on mediators to pressure Israel to open the crossings to Gaza as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement.