Hamas

Senior Hamas official: We're ready to resume the fighting

Taher Nounou, a senior Hamas official, calls on the international community to force Netanyahu to stop the war and fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip.

IDF Confirms:

Hamas officer believed killed is still alive

The IDF has admitted that the commander of the Shati Brigade of Hamas, Hitham Hujari, was not killed in the December 2023 strike as previously claimed.

After 484 days in captivity

Yarden Bibas, Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel to be released tomorrow

Hamas submits list of three male hostages who are scheduled to be released from captivity. The release is scheduled to take place in the early morning hours of Saturday from two different points in the Gaza Strip.

Freed hostage's mother:

'She was held in UNRWA facilities and denied medical treatment'

Mandy Damari, mother of Emily Damari who was freed after 470 days in captivity, reveals during conversation with British PM that her daughter was held in UNRWA facilities in Gaza: It's a miracle that she survived.

Hamas-Iran ties:

Iran’s Foreign Minister meets Hamas leaders in Qatar

Senior figures from Hamas meet Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Qatar, discuss efforts to rebuild Gaza.

The wickedness perpetrated by Hamas can never be undone

The hostages are returning from the depths of Gaza, but “safe and sound,” in this case, is a relative term. Opinion,

Senior Hamas official:

'We'll continue governing Gaza until an alternative is found'

Senior Hamas official Taher Nounou states that “practically, we can say that the war is over” and claims that "the enemy did not achieve its goals”.

Rubio on Gaza:

'The real challenge is what happens when the ceasefire expires'

In interview with Megyn Kelly, US Secretary of State says Hamas cannot be governing Gaza after the ceasefire ends: If the people who are in charge of Gaza are the same guys that created October 7th, then we still have the same problem.

IDF:

New details from elimination of Marwan Issa

IDF discloses new details from elimination of Marwan Issa, deputy commander of Hamas' military wing, in an airstrike in Nuseirat in central Gaza almost a year ago.

New details:

Arbel Yehud was held in isolation for 482 days

Freed hostage says the shocking scenes seen in Gaza today do not show a tenth of the cruelty that she experienced in Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas responsible for putting hostages' lives at risk'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagar delivers statement on release of 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages, including the mobs that surrounded the hostages as they were being released.

Six months later:

Hamas admits for the first time: 'Mohammed Deif is dead'

Spokesman for Hamas' military wing, Abu Ubaida, confirms for the first time that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in an Israeli attack approximately six months ago.

IDF:

2 terrorists who took part in 10/7 attack killed in recent months

Haitham Hazem Hijazi Ragheb and Muhammad Ahmed Frej Saeid, both of whom participated in the October 7 massacre and the abductions of soldiers from the Nahal Oz base, were eliminated before the ceasefire deal was reached.

After disturbing scenes:

Israel receives commitment for safe exit of hostages from Gaza

PM Netanyahu had ordered the freezing of the release of terrorists after mobs of Gazans and Hamas terrorists surrounded the vehicles carrying the hostages who were released today.

Erdogan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara

Turkish President meets senior Hamas member Muhammad Darwish and other Hamas officials in Ankara.

Hamas leader: War will not end until Al-Aqsa is liberated

Muhammad Darwish, head of the leadership council of Hamas, claims October 7 "shattered the myth of Israeli occupation".

Including Zakaria Zubeidi:

Israel to release 110 terrorists, 33 serving life terms, tomorrow

In exchange for the 3 hostages who will be returned tomorrow, dozens of terrorists serving life sentences for murder will be set free from Israeli prisons. Among the released terrorists will be Zakaria Zubeidi.

We have already won

When the hostages were paraded before their release, clear faces to the sun, surrounded by an armed, masked, brutal, dark multitude, I thought “we have already won.” And the holy blood of 14-year-old shepherd Benjamin Achimeir Hy"d and others does not negate that victory.

Chief of Staff:

'IDF action in last 24 hours expedited return of Arbel Yehud'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted a situational assessment and a tour of the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip, tells soldiers, 'This heightened readiness over the past 24 hours has led to a very, very significant improvement—both in another upcoming hostage release and in expediting the return of Arbel Yehud, where they tried to pull a trick on us.'

Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, and Gadi Mozes to be freed tomorrow

PMO says it has received the names of the 3 hostages who will be released by Hamas tomorrow. 5 Thai citizens will also be released.

US Secretary of State to Egypt:

'Stop Hamas from governing Gaza again'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and underscored the importance of Hamas not continuing to control Gaza.

Davidi Ben Zion:

Liri gave us spirit, the war against our enemy will continue

Special interview with Davidi Ben Zion, Dep. Samaria Governor & Chair. of 'Achdut Yisrael'. Ben Zion is a friend of the family of released hostage Liri Albag and he participated in the war in Gaza and Lebanon.

Israeli assessment:

'Trump will make it difficult to resume fighting'

Political sources believe US administration will give Israel enticing security and political offer, to encourage it not to return to fighting in Gaza.

Khamenei claims:

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on Gaza ceasefire, claims "Gaza brought the Zionist regime to its knees".

In phase 2?

Hamas vows archterrorist Marwan Barghouti will be released

Hamas reportedly seeks release of archterrorist serving 5 life sentences for the murders he committed because they believe he would win elections in the post-Abbas era.

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Al Jazeera cuts off Gazan who criticizes Hamas

A Gazan returning north told an Al Jazeera journalist that he hoped his home was not taken by thieves who are 'supported by Hamas.' At that point, the reporter interrupted and did not let the Gazan continue.

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'Not destroying Hamas's governing apparatus was a mistake'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin believes that Israel has not done enough to defeat Hamas's governing apparatus. 'If you control the population's water, money, and food you have no problem enlisting new terrorists.'

Report:

Mossad to work preventing attacks abroad by released terrorists

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs warns of the danger posed by those terrorists who are being exiled from Israel rather than released in Judea and Samaria or Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal.

Some hostages were held in tunnels without sunlight for 8 months

Deputy chief of the IDF medical corps reveals recently-released hostages who were held together were treated better than those who were held in isolation.

Hamas leader in Tulkarm eliminated

Ihab Abu Atiwi, a terrorist who served as the head of the Hamas terrorist organization in Tulkarm, was involved in numerous shooting attacks, including an attack on an Israeli vehicle at the Ramin junction in July.

Govt. spokesperson:

8 of 33 hostages on Hamas list are dead

Government spokesperson David Mencer tells reporters that the list of hostages provided last night by Hamas for the 33 hostages who are being released over 6 weeks contains 25 living hostages and 8 dead hostages.

Sister of hostage Yarden Bibas: This is the most difficult moment

Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden, sister-in-law of Shiri and aunt of Ariel and Kfir, speaks about the recent agonizing weeks: 'We need information from official sources, not media and WhatsApp groups.'

Released hostage:

'There are 2 million terrorists in Gaza'

Hamas demanded hostages talk on stage before their release; they chose to show hand signs of victory. 'I would say one sentence in Arabic: ‘My name is Liri Albag, I am number one.'

Hamas kills Arabs? No Jews no news

There are no reports of complaints from the “special rapporteur” Francesca Albanese or the International Red Cross. No Jews no news. Opinion.

Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans

Hamas official says that Gaza residents would rather face death than temporarily relocate to Egypt and Jordan.

Political source:

Israel concerned deal will boost Hamas in Judea and Samaria

Source says 'cynical and cruel' Hamas is 'not the same organization it was on October 7.'

Just how useful are the ‘useful idiots’?

Not very. Unlike the PLO, Hamas doesn’t care whether it has Jewish cheerleaders since its goal is to eradicate Jews from the face of the earth. Opinion.

IDF: We fired towards terrorists violating ceasefire in Gaza

IDF soldiers fire warning shots after terrorists in Gaza present a threat to troops. 'IDF prepared for any scenario, urges Gazan residents to follow instructions.'

Hostages' testimonies revealed

The four newly-released IDF soldiers recounted that there was an elderly hostage who looked after them, ensured they could eat and shower - and was killed in captivity.

With A Smile:

Returning hostages proudly face hundreds of terrorists

The returning hostages stood beaming proudly and waving as they were surrounded by hundreds of terrorists during their release ceremony.

Hamas' cynical video:

Returning hostages smile, 'thank' captors in Arabic

Hamas publishes footage of Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev smiling and 'thanking' the terrorists in Arabic for 'taking good care of them' in captivity, 'for the food, the drinks, and the clothing,' and for 'protection from the attacks.'

IDF spokesman: Hamas did not keep the deal

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says there is great concern over fate of Bibas family. 'Israel expects to receive certainty on the matter.'

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Liri, Karina, Daniella, and Naama reunite with their parents

Watch the emotional reunion between released hostages Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev, as they meet their parents at an initial reception point immediately upon arrival in Israel

After 477 days in captivity:

Liri, Naama, Daniella, and Karina return home to Israel

Four of the five IDF lookouts kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military post during the October 7 massacre are returned to Israel.

After 477 days in captivity

Liri, Daniella, Naama and Karina to be released on Saturday

Hamas to release IDF lookouts Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev, who were kidnapped from their base in Nahal Oz during the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023. Israel says Hamas violated the agreement, as civilian hostage Arbel Yehud was not included in the list, but will accept the four hostages.

Hamas executes alleged 'collaborators' with Israel

Video posted to Telegram and which cannot be independently verified reportedly shows Hamas terrorists executing several individuals accused of being “collaborators” with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza:

Troops fire at suspects approaching them

IDF troops confront threats against them by firing warning shots in accordance with the ceasefire.

Pro Hamas Left, you can only bow in shame to Elon Musk

Musk was turned into a Nazi by the choristers of the funeral orchestra that plays 'from the river to the sea'. Opinion.

Hamas continues to control humanitarian aid entering Gaza

Gazan residents report that Hamas is continuing to control the thousands of aid trucks entering Gaza, selling the aid for a high price. 'Hamas is stealing the aid.'

Hamas accuses the PA of betrayal

Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority's security forces of collaborating with Israel in IDF's operation in Jenin.

Iranian VP claims:

'We did not know about October 7'

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claims his country had no advance knowledge of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel: Tehran's allies in the region, including Hamas, have always worked for their own cause, even at our expense.

Israel makes a deal with benevolent Hamas - a sad satire

Hamastians kill, kill, kill, and torture, the Hamastians and their supporters believe, because they are grateful and humble people. A satire in 650 words.

Terrorist who was reported eliminated filmed alive in Beit Hanoun

The Hamas Beit Hanoun Battalion Commander filmed walking among the rubble as he spoke of Hamas's 'victory' in Gaza. In May the IDF claimed to have eliminated him.

Hamas official: Netanyahu caved

Bassem Naim, senior Hamas leader, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'surrender' to Hamas demands for ceasefire caused by internal pressure on Israeli government.

Hamas in official statement:

Next hostage release will be on Saturday

Hamas issues official statement, announces that the next phase of the hostage release will be on Saturday, not Sunday as had been reported earlier.

Trump meets freed hostages:

'We never stopped praying for you'

US President meets freed hostages as well as families of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza during victory celebration in Washington: It should have never happened.

New details on the captivity of Romi, Emily, and Doron

The three hostages who were freed on Sunday were held in several hiding places, some of the time together and some of the time separated. They were held underground and in an apartment in Gaza City, among other places.

Hamas vows to 'rise again,' fight until Israel is destroyed

After reaching 6-week ceasefire deal, terrorist organization vows to rebuild Gaza and continue its campaign to destroy the Jewish State.

Trump:

'Hostage deal a first step toward lasting Middle East peace'

US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.

Live Updates:

After over 470 days: Romi, Emily, and Doron come home

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher have returned to Israel after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.