Hamas

US official:

'Five female soldiers will be released this coming Sunday'

Senior official in the Biden administration tells reporters that American citizens Keith Siegel and Sagui Dekel-Chen are expected be released in the first phase of the deal.

Harris on hostage deal:

'We are determined that all American hostages be returned home'

US Vice President comments on ceasefire and hostage release deal: Doug and I pray for all the hostages, and we are grateful that some, including Americans, will soon be reunited with their loved ones.

Watch:

Real October 7th footage: How Gazans joined Hamas

To combat the widespread myth that Hamas alone was responsible for the events of October 7th, Yosef Rabin compiled a powerful 10-minute video featuring over 20 clips filmed by regular Gazans across the strip on that day. Warning: Graphic content.

Trump:

'We have a hostage deal thanks to our victory in November'

US President-elect says 'epic' ceasefire deal could only have been reached because of his election, vows to work with Israel to ensure Gaza 'never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.'

Rubio at confirmation:

'ICC warrants against Israel test-run for warrants against US'

Senator Marco Rubio during his confirmation hearing to become Secretary of State condemns the ICC for its moral equivalence between Hamas and Israel.

Humanitarian aid from Israel helping Hamas harm IDF soldiers

New, advanced security cameras used to allow Hamas to harm IDF soldiers were brought into Gaza on humanitarian aid trucks entering from Israel.

Diplomatic source:

Hamas falsely claiming Israel added conditions for ceasefire deal

Israel demanding IDF presence within Rafah, right to veto release of certain terrorists, report says.

Ahead of a ceasefire deal:

IDF eliminates senior terrorist, strikes dozens of terror targets

IAF strikes dozens of terror targets in Gaza, eliminating key terrorists.

Reject the terms forced on Israel for a cease fire with Hamas!

Crown Heights Women for the Safety and Integrity of Israel calls on the Israeli Government to reject the terms being forced on Israel for a cease fire agreement with Hamas!

Hamas official:

Three hostages to be released on first day of deal

A Hamas official told the BBC that Israeli forces will begin withdrawing from populated areas once the first hostages are released, but will remain in a buffer zone.

Trump on hostage deal:

'If they don't get it done, there's going to be a lot of trouble'

US President-elect speaks to Newsmax on the talks for a hostage release deal: I understand there’s been a handshake and they’re getting it finished. It has to take place.

The emerging hostage deal:

33 hostages to be released in 1st stage

Source tells Arutz Sheva IDF to remain in the Philadelphi Corridor during 1st stage of 42-day ceasefire, not withdraw until all hostages are released, and hundreds of terrorists will be released in exchange for the hostages.

Biden in farewell speech:

'We're pressing hard, working urgently to close hostage deal'

US President Joe Biden delivered one of his final speeches in office today and stated that there has been progress in the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

Report:

Hamas to have positive response to deal outline

A Hamas source says that a meeting of Hamas senior officials will be held this evening to discuss the draft agreement, emphasizing that there will be no changes to the key points

Netzach Yehuda soldier fighting for his life

Yisrael Lonberg (19), a soldier from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, was hit by an RPG in Beit Hanoun while attacking terrorists who killed his friend.

Report:

Details of ceasefire deal finalized, awaiting Hamas' response

Hamas to release 34 'humanitarian' hostages, Gaza to receive increased humanitarian assistance; reports do not mention key issues for Israel's security. Israel denies report.

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

The Israeli delegation to Doha submitted a military plan for every stage in the ceasefire deal, Qatari media reports.

JD Vance:

'Progress in talks driven by Trump’s 'hell to pay' warning'

US Vice President-elect sheds light on Trump’s warning that “all hell will break loose” if hostages aren't freed by January 20: It means enabling the Israelis to knock out the final couple of battalions of Hamas and their leadership.

NYC:

Hundreds gather to mourn loss of Israeli hostages

Central Park Rally mourns the loss of Youssef and Hamza al-Ziyadne, as Israeli negotiators head to Qatar.

Hamas official: We're showing great flexibility in negotiations

Ali Baraka, Hamas leader abroad, says terror group agreed to release 34 Israelis in first stage of ceasefire deal, in order to ease path towards comprehensive agreement.

Report:

Qatar conveyed 'positive message' from Hamas on hostage deal

Kan 11 News reports Qatar conveyed a positive message to Israel regarding Hamas' intentions to advance negotiations on a hostage release deal. Following the message, Netanyahu held meeting with Defense Minister Israel Katz and the negotiation team.

John Kirby:

'Obstacles from Hamas are preventing a deal'

White House National Security Council spokesperson says a hostage deal can be reached before Biden's term concludes on January 20: It won’t be possible without additional compromise. Hamas are making it difficult.

Minister Katz to IDF:

Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

The Minister of Defense instructed the IDF to come up with a plan to completely destroy the terror organization if it does not release the hostages before US President Trump takes office.

Musk on Hamas:

'Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated'

Billionaire Elon Musk shares video on his social media platform X, in which he discusses the war between Israel and Hamas. "You just cannot have the kids be taught to hate from the moment they can talk."

Biden on hostage deal:

'We’re making progress, I’m still hopeful we can have a deal'

US President expresses hope that a ceasefire and hostage release deal can be reached before January 20, when he leaves office: Hamas is the one getting in the way of that right now.

Academia today: Censor Homer, laud Hamas

At woke universities, the capitulation of the cultural establishment to woke progressivism appears complete. They are offended by the literary rapes in Ovid, but hail the real rapes of Hamas. Opinion.

Amit Segal to Trump:

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.

Beit Hanoun tragedy:

Terrorists used standard IDF explosives

Sources in the IDF say the explosives used by terrorists as a landmine to kill three soldiers are those used by the IDF to demolish tunnels.

Gaza residents come out against Hamas dictatorship

A new protest movement demands an end to Hamas' rule, and to improve the living conditions in Gaza.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim Funduq shooting attack

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for shooting attack in which three Israelis were murdered, say it was planned by a senior Hamas commander who was eliminated in an IDF operation near Shechem (Nablus).

In Khan Yunis

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

IAF conducts several IDF and ISA intelligence-based strikes on a number of terrorists who took part in the murderous October 7th massacre in Israeli territory.

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jabaliya, says 'We will bring Hamas to the point where they understand that they must return all the hostages.'

Report:

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Military officials say the operations in northern Gaza are meant to clear the area of terrorists and their infrastructure, but the terrorist forces are a mix of 'veteran' terrorists and newly-recruited terrorists.

Watch:

Interrogation of terrorist caught in Gaza hospital

The terrorist confessed that Hamas troops hide among the hospital's patients, believing the hospital to be safe from Israeli bombing.

Report:

Hamas still insists on a role in Gaza's post-war government

An Egyptian source says Hamas would not agree to a deal without a path to end the war and a stipulation to keep it in power in the Gaza Strip.

3 rockets fired at Sderot, 1 explodes inside city

Hamas terrorists launch multi-rocket attack on Sderot. 1 rocket incercepted, another caused property damage inside the city. No injuries reported.

UN watchdog group:

'Dismantle UNRWA for enabling crimes against humanity’

'Impose crippling sanctions on terrorist-infested UNRWA. US should pursue legal action to hold them accountable for enabling crimes against humanity,' says UN Watch Executive Director, Hillel Neuer.

Antony Blinken:

'We want to end negotiations within two weeks'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stresses that the goal in promoting the move is 'to get the hostages out of Gaza.'

Not certain who's alive:

Hamas hostage list reportedly includes Bibas children

BBC reports that the list of 34 hostages given by Hamas includes ten women, 11 adults aged 50-85, and the children of the Bibas family. PMO says list was given by Israel to Hamas 6 months ago, not given by Hamas to Israel.

Hamas claims to have approved list of 34 hostages

Jerusalem denies a report that mediators succeeded in bridging gaps with Hamas and that Israel has now to respond if it agrees to the deal.

Report:

Israel considering Hamas proposal for 1-week ceasefire

Israel is reportedly considering responding to Hamas's offer for a week-long ceasefire in exchange for a list of hostages in light of the expected visit tomorrow by Mossad chief Barnea to Qatar.

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

As terrorists in Gaza launch multiple projectiles at Israel, IDF strikes 100 terror targets in the Strip.

Eyeless in Gaza

In spite of everything we’ve done to eliminate it, Hamas continues to be a threat to our security. So, what exactly does this mean? Opinion.

Blinken reveals:

Whose fault is it that there is no deal?

In an interview with The New York Times, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a deal could've been reached, questions, 'Where is the world, why hasn't Hamas been pushed to put down its weapons, give up the hostages, and surrender?'

Report:

6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre

New reports have surfaced regarding the extent and detail of the October 7th massacre.

'If Hamas says yes - we have a deal'

Israeli government demanding Hamas increase number of living hostages to be freed; defense echelon pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold talks on 'the day after' Hamas.

IDF destroys terror tunnel & underground weapons production site

IDF's Yahalom Unit, 99th Division, dismantle underground weapons manufacturing site in central Gaza Strip.

IDF destroys 'Officers' Neighborhood' in Gaza

Kfir Brigade troops operate in northern Gaza, where Hamas commanders barricaded themselves.

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

'There is great doubt as to whether the quantity of aid entering the Strip toady will be similar to the quantity entering under the Trump administration,' diplomatic source says.

After 456 days:

Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Hamas publishes a sign of life from hostage Liri Albag, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base during the October 7 massacre.

John Kirby:

'We welcome Israel’s decision to send delegation to Qatar'

White House National Security Council spokesperson acknowledges in conversation with reporters there is no significant progress on hostage release deal, reiterates that Hamas is the one that initiated the conflict.

Hamas confirms:

Ceasefire and hostage deal talks to resume in Qatar

Hamas confirms in a statement that indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal are set to resume in Doha, reiterates demand for "complete cessation of hostilities (and) the withdrawal of occupation forces."

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

IAF strikes approximately 40 Hamas terrorist gathering points, as well as Hamas command and control centers throughout the Gaza Strip.

Israel's judges: Merely tone deaf, or simply morally obtuse?

Israel’s Supreme Court’s diligent concern for the conditions of Hamas terrorists outrages the Israeli public. Opinion.

Hostage negotiations

Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar

A professional-level delegation of the Mossad, the IDF, and the ISA will travel to Qatar to continue efforts to bring home the 100 hostages still being held by Hamas.

Minister Avi Dichter:

'Turkey is becoming the new Iran in Syria'

Agriculture Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about the war against Hamas and Hezbollah, warns not to place too much trust in Syria's new leaders given their associations with Al Qaeda.

Hamas Internal Security chief eliminated

Hassam Shahwan, head of Hamas Internal Security Forces in the southern Gaza Strip, hid among the civilian population in Khan Yunis and was eliminated by the IAF.

Report:

Netanyahu demanding release of all living hostages at once

Senior Hamas official claims that Netanyahu raised new demands in the negotiations on a hostage release deal, demanding the release of all the living hostages in the first phase of the agreement.

US Jewish leaders to Pope:

'Refrain from making incendiary comments against Israel'

Conference of Presidents writes letter to Pope Francis following his criticism of Israel’s counterterrorism operations in Gaza: We appreciate and share your concern for the suffering of innocent civilians, but the statements you have made only serve to distort Israel’s legitimate military campaign and fuel antisemitism.

Trump:

'They better let the hostages come back soon'

US President-elect reiterates his warning to Hamas about returning all the hostages that it is holding in the Gaza Strip.