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News and updates about Hamas

Senior PA official:

'Hamas should apologize to the residents of Gaza'

Senior Palestinian Authority security official says that the main effort is now directed at maintaining security in Judea and Samaria due to fear that Israel will implement its policy in the region.

'Hamas should apologize to the residents of Gaza'

Hamas official: Ceasefire deal closer than ever

Hamas official tells Saudi news outlet that a ceasfire-prisoner swap deal is 'closer than ever,' claims 'main obstacle is Israel and Netanyahu.'

Hamas official: Ceasefire deal closer than ever

Hamas insisting on release of fewer hostages

Israel willing to compromise on several issues but not on the number of hostages to be released, report says.

Hamas insisting on release of fewer hostages

IDF strikes Hamas command center embedded in UNRWA school

Hamas command center operated out of UNRWA's 'Sheikh Jamil School' also known as the 'Ahmed Abdul Aziz School' in the humanitarian area in Khan Yunis, IDF clarifies.

IDF strikes Hamas command center embedded in UNRWA school

Talks on hostage deal

Sources: An agreement could be finalized in the coming weeks

Sources involved in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the release of hostages in Gaza tell Haaretz that the final number of hostages to be freed as part of the humanitarian phase of the deal remains uncertain.

Sources: An agreement could be finalized in the coming weeks

PA security forces clash with terrorists in Jenin

At least one person killed during clashes between Palestinian Authority security forces and terrorists in Jenin. PA says the forces were conducting a security operation aimed at restoring order.

PA security forces clash with terrorists in Jenin

New study shows:

Gazan civilian death toll exaggerated to vilify Israel

Study by the Henry Jackson Society think tank finds the number of civilians reported killed in the Gaza conflict has been manipulated by Hamas-run authorities in Gaza for propaganda purposes, with international media often repeating the claims without scrutiny.

Gazan civilian death toll exaggerated to vilify Israel

Hamas 'ready for any ceasefire plan with Israel'

A Hamas official revealed a potential ceasefire agreement with Israel, pending facilitation by Trump, and noted secretive negotiations are underway.

Hamas 'ready for any ceasefire plan with Israel'

Gaza:

Rocket launchers placed near warehouses of int'l aid groups

IDF strikes terrorists, terror targets, near area from which rockets were launched.

Rocket launchers placed near warehouses of int'l aid groups

IDF releases footage showing Hamas' brutal treatment of prisoners

Solitary confinement, suffocation, and prisoners thrown down stairs: New footage reveals Hamas’ abuse of Gaza prisoners.

IDF releases footage showing Hamas' brutal treatment of prisoners

Talks on hostage release deal:

'Cautious optimism that an agreement can be reached'

Palestinian Arab sources express cautious optimism about the chances of reaching understandings that could lead to a deal. Israeli official: An agreement within a month is not unreasonable.

'Cautious optimism that an agreement can be reached'

John Kirby:

'No one is coming to rescue Hamas'

White House National Security Communications Adviser says the toppling of the Assad regime should send a signal to Hamas that it needs to move forward with a hostage release deal: Given where they are and how weakened they are, this is the moment to make this deal.

'No one is coming to rescue Hamas'

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Department Head in Hamas’ Manufacturing Headquarters and a Company Commander in the Zeitoun Battalion in a Hamas command and control center that previously served as the "Al-Hurriya" School in Gaza City.

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

Report:

Hamas moves towards compromise on hostage deal

The group has indicated that it could agree to a deal in which Israeli troops would remain in Gaza.

Hamas moves towards compromise on hostage deal

IDF:

Nukhba terrorist who led Oct. 7 attack on IDF outpost eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists Fehmi Salmi, a Nukhba company commander in Hamas' Zeitoun Battalion who led the attack on the Paga outpost, and Salah Dahham, the head of Hamas' Paragliding Unit.

Nukhba terrorist who led Oct. 7 attack on IDF outpost eliminated

Over suspected terror ties:

WCK fires 62 Palestinian Arab staff members

US-based charity World Central Kitchen dismisses dozens of Palestinian Arab staff members working in Gaza following warning from Israel that they had links to terrorist groups.

WCK fires 62 Palestinian Arab staff members

Report:

Hamas provides list of hostages it holds

According to Saudi reports, Hamas provided mediators a list of hostages it holds.

Hamas provides list of hostages it holds

John Kirby:

'Hamas continues to be ‘the main stumbling block to a deal'

John Kirby, White House NSC spokesperson, insists that Biden administration is working on the issue, but 'there is no update on the efforts to secure a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza.'

'Hamas continues to be ‘the main stumbling block to a deal'

New York Times:

UNRWA employees were Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives

The New York Times confirms, based on documents confiscated by Israel, that UNRWA employees were terror operatives and equipped with weapons.

UNRWA employees were Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives

Report:

Hamas passes Israel names, medical condition, of hostages

Arab media outlet reports progress in negotiations for ceasefire-prisoner swap deal which would span two months and include four hostages who hold US citizenship.

Hamas passes Israel names, medical condition, of hostages

Father of hostage:

'Force Hamas to return the hostages in one deal'

Tzvika Mor, father of Eitan who is being held captive in Gaza, speaks after meeting between Netanyahu and hostages' families: We are not willing to accept a deal in parts, we will not accept selection among Jews after the Holocaust.

'Force Hamas to return the hostages in one deal'

Report:

Hamas beginning to show flexibility in negotiations with Israel

A senior Hamas official claims his organization has shown a willingness to be flexible on its demands in an attempt to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Hamas beginning to show flexibility in negotiations with Israel

Arab report: Hamas attempting to locate living hostages

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is 'new momentum' in negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

Arab report: Hamas attempting to locate living hostages

Head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet confirm that Nidal Al-Najar, head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City and one of the organizers of the aerial infiltration into Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, was eliminated on December 3.

Head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City eliminated

How to tell the difference between ‘pro-Palestine’ and pro-Hamas

Reports of ‘pro-Palestinian’ protests are invariably false reports. There is no excuse when ‘pro-Hamas’ can be distinguished with ease. Opinion.

How to tell the difference between ‘pro-Palestine’ and pro-Hamas

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who commanded Nahal Oz massacre

In joint operation, IDF and ISA eliminate a number of terrorists from Hamas' Shati Battalion, including commander of Nahal Oz massacre on October 7, and a terrorist who participated in October 7 abductions.

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who commanded Nahal Oz massacre

Canadian advocacy group:

'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) blasts Amnesty International’s report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza: Instead of holding terrorists accountable, Amnesty inexplicably inverts the narrative, blaming Israel for the violence perpetrated against it.

'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'

Ambassador Jack Lew:

'Hamas is to blame for the fact that there's no hostage deal'

US Ambassador to Israel tells Kan 11 News that Hamas is responsible for the fact that no agreement for a hostage release has been reached, but says some of Israel’s actions 'shifted the focus from Hamas in a way that’s not helpful.'

'Hamas is to blame for the fact that there's no hostage deal'

Hamas:

'Military pressure will result in the deaths of hostages'

In a statement, Hamas terrorist organization claims that "Netanyahu is directly responsible for the deaths of the hostages because he failed to reach an agreement."

'Military pressure will result in the deaths of hostages'

Senior terrorist in Hamas' Internal Security Forces eliminated

Osama Ghanim held a key role in implementing Hamas’ brutal methods, which included conducting harsh civilian interrogations while violating human rights.

Senior terrorist in Hamas' Internal Security Forces eliminated

Hamas: A pure, incorruptible form of evil

Pure evil exists. Its name is Hamas. And it must be utterly destroyed. Opinion.

Hamas: A pure, incorruptible form of evil

Report:

Israel presented Hamas with updated proposal for hostage deal

The proposal includes a potential ceasefire lasting between 42 and 60 days and the release of all surviving female hostages, all men over the age of 50, and hostages in critical medical condition.

Israel presented Hamas with updated proposal for hostage deal

Rescued hostage Luis Har:

'My views have completely changed since I was kidnapped'

Luis Har, who was rescued from the heart of Rafah in a heroic operation, speaks about the harrowing experience of being held captive by Hamas and about how he has changed since the ordeal.

'My views have completely changed since I was kidnapped'

Amnesty International report:

'Israel committing genocide in Gaza'

Amnesty International, which is known for its anti-Israel bias, publishes new report in which it accuses Israel of "committing genocide" against Gazans since the war began last year.

'Israel committing genocide in Gaza'

Report:

Qatar resumes role as mediator in hostage deal talks

Sources tell Reuters that Steve Witkoff, Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, has initiated diplomatic efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement and has met with the prime ministers of both Qatar and Israel.

Qatar resumes role as mediator in hostage deal talks

What did Hamas do with Mohammed Deif's body?

According to a Palestinian Arab source in the Gaza Strip, Hamas has located the body of its military leader and buried it in a secret location so that Israel would not exhume it as well as to not break its terrorists' spirit.

What did Hamas do with Mohammed Deif's body?

Report:

Hamas gives instructions to 'neutralize' the hostages

Terror group's leaders instruct those holding hostages captive in Gaza to 'tighten' living conditions of the captives and 'neutralize' them if rescue appears close at hand.

Hamas gives instructions to 'neutralize' the hostages

IDF:

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for immediate removal of “Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque”, in which gamers play as a terrorist who murders Israeli soldiers.

FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7

Report:

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Here I come'

Hebrew media reports that US President-Elect Trump is conveying a specific message to the Hamas terrorist organization ahead of his inauguration.

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Here I come'

Netanyahu:

'Trump ultimatum puts onus on Hamas where it belongs'

PM thanks US President-Elect for 'strong statement' warning of serious consequences if the hostages are not released by January 20.

'Trump ultimatum puts onus on Hamas where it belongs'

Hamas involving Palestinian Authority in Gaza

Hamas, Fatah, agree to set up committee to manage Gaza, in coordination with the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas involving Palestinian Authority in Gaza

Eliminated:

Seven terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre

In central Gaza, IDF eliminates terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre, destroys terror infrastructure.

Seven terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre

Hamas:

'Hostages were killed because of Netanyahu'

Hamas released another propaganda video on Telegram aimed at pressuring Israel to soften its stance in ceasefire negotiations and prisoner exchange deals.

'Hostages were killed because of Netanyahu'

The day after the war:

Fatah, Hamas agree on independent committee to govern Gaza

Breakthrough in talks between Fatah and Hamas that may advance the possibility of reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Fatah, Hamas agree on independent committee to govern Gaza

Graham responds to Trump:

'Well said, I hope people in the Middle East are listening'

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes Trump’s threat that “there will be hell to pay” if the hostages held by Hamas are not freed by the time he takes office on January 20: Let’s end this madness now.

'Well said, I hope people in the Middle East are listening'

Hostages' families thank Trump:

'The time has come, we must bring them home now'

Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters responds to Trump's warning that “there will be hell to pay” if the hostages are not freed by January 20: We call on both the current and incoming US administrations to act without delay.

'The time has come, we must bring them home now'

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

US President reacts to announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, was killed on October 7th and that his body has held by Hamas in Gaza ever since.

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

Footage from Gaza:

Terrorists rig building with explosives to harm IDF soldiers

Searches by the IDF's Kfir Brigade reveal explosives hidden in building alongside video camera showing terrorists rigging the structure.

Terrorists rig building with explosives to harm IDF soldiers

Minister Orit Strock:

If there's a hostage deal like the first - we'll support it

Minister Orit Strock slams aid to Gaza, says Jewish settlement of Gaza not part of war's goals, and responds to ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

If there's a hostage deal like the first - we'll support it

Sources in Egypt:

Ceasefire proposal blends Egyptian offer with Biden's offer

Egypt brokering talks to form committee to manage Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing, report says.

Ceasefire proposal blends Egyptian offer with Biden's offer

Egypt, Israel, in disagreement over Rafah Crossing

Egypt attempting to advance ceasefire-prisoner swap deal similar to two-month ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Egypt, Israel, in disagreement over Rafah Crossing

Senator Graham:

'Trump is interested in a hostage deal before he takes office'

Senator Lindsey Graham tells Axios US President-elect is keen on achieving a ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20.

'Trump is interested in a hostage deal before he takes office'

White House:

War in Gaza would end tomorrow if Hamas released hostages

Video of hostages Edan Alexander a 'a cruel reminder of Hamas’s terror against citizens of multiple countries, including our own,' White House statement reads.

War in Gaza would end tomorrow if Hamas released hostages

Egypt optimistic about ending war in Gaza

High-ranking representatives from Fatah, Hamas, and the Islamic Jihad have arrived in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian intelligence officials to address critical issues concerning the Gaza Strip's administration.

Egypt optimistic about ending war in Gaza

Footage from Rafah:

Terrorists killed while placing explosives near Rafah mosque

Nahal forces continue fighting in Rafah, soldiers eliminate terrorists placing explosive devices near a local mosque; IAF takes out launch site in humanitarian area.

Terrorists killed while placing explosives near Rafah mosque

Israeli official:

Hamas more willing to compromise, wants 'flexibility' from Israel

'Hamas wants to push for a deal, but they want Israel to show more flexibility,' Israeli source tells journalist Barak Ravid.

Hamas more willing to compromise, wants 'flexibility' from Israel

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre

World Central Kitchen employee who took part in the October 7th massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz eliminated in IDF strike on vehicle.

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre

Psychological terrorism:

In Hamas video, American-Israeli hostage speaks to Trump

Idan Alexander, an immigrant from New Jersey, was kidnapped from the Kissufim Crossing by Hamas terrorists, and has been held captive in Gaza ever since.

In Hamas video, American-Israeli hostage speaks to Trump

Anti-Israel UN rapporteur:

'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, tells Piers Morgan: The fact that we call October 7 terrorism doesn’t justify what Israel has done since.

'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'