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New TAU study:

Oct. 7 ground motions reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

'On the morning of October 7th, seismic stations located in southern Israel detected weak ground motions caused by the unusual movement of heavy vehicles within the Gaza Strip,' Tel Aviv University researchers explain.

Oct. 7 ground motions reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

Report:

Egyptian delegation to visit Israel for talks on Gaza deal

Source in Israel denies reports that an Egyptian security delegation will travel to Israel on Thursday in an effort to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Egyptian delegation to visit Israel for talks on Gaza deal

Hamas releases official statement saying it is interested in deal

In an official statement issued by Hamas, the terrorist organization states that it is interested in advancing efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a "genuine and complete" deal to exchange hostages for terorrists.

Hamas releases official statement saying it is interested in deal

Report:

Hamas ready for break in Gaza war

Senior Hamas official says that terrorist organization will agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, following the ceasefire agreement on the northern front.

Hamas ready for break in Gaza war

Operated from a school

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

IDF eliminates terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Gaza City Brigade’s sniper unit, who operated in a room within a structure that previously served as a school.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

Germany:

Hamas terror cell which plotted to attack Israeli embassy charged

German federal prosecutors announce charges against four members of Hamas, accusing them of acquiring and storing weapons for the group in Europe and of plotting attacks against a host of targets.

Hamas terror cell which plotted to attack Israeli embassy charged

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire, additional Hamas terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

Turkish FM denies Hamas relocated to Turkey

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says reports that Hamas' political bureau had relocated to Turkey "gossip" meant to pressure Hamas.

Turkish FM denies Hamas relocated to Turkey

Hamas publishes footage which seems to show murdered hostage

'We are examining the information, and at this stage, we cannot confirm or refute it,' IDF spokesman says.

Hamas publishes footage which seems to show murdered hostage

5 Hamas terrorists who participated in 10/7 murders eliminated

Terrorists, including Nuhkba commander and another Hamas commander who led the massacres and kidnappings on the Mefalsim road on October 7th, eliminated.

5 Hamas terrorists who participated in 10/7 murders eliminated

Ex-UNRWA chief met, expressed unity with terror leaders

UN Watch reveals that Pierre Krahenbuhl, the former Commissioner-General of UNRWA, met with Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other terror leaders, praised 'spirit of unity' between them and UNRWA, and allowed them to veto UNRWA decisions.

Ex-UNRWA chief met, expressed unity with terror leaders

IPS chief:

'Prisons with Nuhkba terrorists another front in the war'

Israel Prison Service Chief Kobi Yaakobi participates in discussion at the Knesset National Security Committee on the issue of the Hamas Nuhkba Force terrorists who are imprisoned in Israel.

'Prisons with Nuhkba terrorists another front in the war'

Qatari official:

'Most Hamas leaders left, but its office in Doha isn't closed'

Following recent reports that Qatar has asked Hamas leaders to leave the country, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman explains that there is no need for them to be in Doha as long as negotiations on a ceasefire are frozen.

'Most Hamas leaders left, but its office in Doha isn't closed'

Predicting the October 7th attacks: A year before the tragedy

What we saw on October 7, 2023—the largest and deadliest assault on Israel in decades—was not just another chapter in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, but a confirmation of trends outlined in an 2022 article. Opinion.

Predicting the October 7th attacks: A year before the tragedy

State Department sanctions:

'No distinction between Hamas military and political leadership'

US imposes sanctions on 6 Hamas leaders for transferring weapons and funds to the Hamas war machine in Gaza.

'No distinction between Hamas military and political leadership'

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'Hamas won't be here, we'll hunt anyone who harms hostages'

PM and Defense Minister visit soldiers in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, says Hamas governing capabilities are being dismantled along with its military capabilities.

'Hamas won't be here, we'll hunt anyone who harms hostages'

Biden at G20:

'Increase the pressure on Hamas, which is refusing a deal'

US President urges G20 leaders to intensify efforts to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a ceasefire with Israel.

'Increase the pressure on Hamas, which is refusing a deal'

Hamas kills dozens of Palestinians suspected of stealing aid

Officials in the Interior Ministry controlled by Hamas confirmed that Palestinian security forces killed more than 20 local residents suspected of stealing goods from trucks of humanitarian supplies.

Hamas kills dozens of Palestinians suspected of stealing aid

Turkey denies the transfer of Hamas offices to its territory

A diplomatic source in Turkey denied media reports about the transfer of Hamas' political bureau from Doha to Istanbul.

Turkey denies the transfer of Hamas offices to its territory

Arab diplomat confirms:

Senior Hamas members left Qatar for Turkey

Arab diplomat tells The Times of Israel that senior members of Hamas’ overseas leadership recently relocated from Qatar to Turkey.

Senior Hamas members left Qatar for Turkey

Senior Hamas official:

'Foreign leadership maintained ties with military in Gaza'

A senior Hamas official says that the reason for severing ties with those responsible for the hostages in Gaza is due to strict security arrangements.

'Foreign leadership maintained ties with military in Gaza'

ANALYSIS:

In Jabalia, ‘The land of explosive devices,’ Hamas is collapsing

The IDF has killed some 1,200 terrorists in northern Gaza and is adamant not to let others return.

In Jabalia, ‘The land of explosive devices,’ Hamas is collapsing

Hamas official:

'Palestinian people will stop occupation's annexation plans'

Senior Hamas official calls for another Intifada, vows Palestinian 'iron will' will thwart application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'Palestinian people will stop occupation's annexation plans'

Danon to PA envoy:

'When was the last time you visited Gaza?'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations tells Security Council that the people of Gaza are fed up with Hamas' reign of terror: The people of Gaza are telling you what must be done to resolve the situation. They are crying out to you. Listen to them.

'When was the last time you visited Gaza?'

Watch:

Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Kfir Brigade fighters in Jabaliya eliminate dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle, including attacks from the air, destroying dozens of terrorist infrastructures.

Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

A million NIS:

Courts demanding NIS 1m for Nukhba terrorists' lawyers

The court management is demanding that the Finance Ministry find a way to fund the lawyers defending Hamas' Nukhba terrorists arrested since the October 7 massacre.

Courts demanding NIS 1m for Nukhba terrorists' lawyers

Doha's request to Israel:

'Do not eliminate senior Hamas officials on Qatari soil'

Qatari request not to eliminate senior Hamas officials on the country's soil was recently forwarded to Israel.

'Do not eliminate senior Hamas officials on Qatari soil'

Jake Sullivan:

'Israel not delaying deal - Hamas is'

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed efforts to reach a deal between Israel and Hamas and stated that Hamas 'communicating to the mediators is no, we will not do a ceasefire and hostage deal at this time.'

'Israel not delaying deal - Hamas is'

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

'May the Jews kill them'

Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war

Channel 12 News reporter Ohad Hemo spoke to Gazans and was surprised to learn what they really think about Hamas after a year of war: 'I was glad when you killed Sinwar, who destroyed and killed our children'

Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war

Captured Hamas films show terrorists torturing Palestinians

Men are shown being beaten, shackled, and suspended in stress positions, while interrogators watch impassively.

Captured Hamas films show terrorists torturing Palestinians

Why the USA is demanding Qatar expel Hamas

America has increased it's efforts against Hamas following the execution of American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Why the USA is demanding Qatar expel Hamas

Diplomatic sources: Qatar no longer acting as mediator

Qatar has agreed to the US demand to remove Hamas officials from its territory; Hamas denies report.

Diplomatic sources: Qatar no longer acting as mediator

Watch:

IDF destroys extensive terror tunnels in Gaza

IDF troops in southern Gaza uncover, destroy two extensive terror tunnels, eliminate terrorists involved in the October 7th massacre.

IDF destroys extensive terror tunnels in Gaza

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander, directed and executed many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Senior Hamas official:

'Gallant is gone but Hamas remains'

Senior Hamas member Sami Abu Zuhri welcomes dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: He boasted that he would eliminate Hamas.

'Gallant is gone but Hamas remains'

Report:

Netanyahu to offer $5 million for each hostage released

PM reportedly set to offer each person who releases the hostages they hold captive millions of dollars in addition to guaranteed safe passage to a third country if they release their captives.

Netanyahu to offer $5 million for each hostage released

Blinken:

'Hamas refused to release even a limited number of hostages'

In conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State reveals that Hamas has rejected yet another proposal for a hostage release in exchange for a ceasefire.

'Hamas refused to release even a limited number of hostages'

Report:

Hamas, Fatah agree on joint committee to run Gaza

Arabic media reports that Egyptian mediators have attempted to convince Hamas to accept a ceasefire and talks with Fatah have been successful.

Hamas, Fatah agree on joint committee to run Gaza

Houthis declare:

'We will maintain the blockade on Israel'

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce that they are intensifying actions in support of Hamas and Hezbollah and will uphold a maritime blockade on Israeli vessels.

'We will maintain the blockade on Israel'

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Raafat Ibrahim Mahmoud Akdeih, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th terrorist attack.

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 eliminated

Report:

Hamas arrests suspects for betraying Mohammed Deif

The terrorist organization suspects that two residents of Khan Yunis provided Israel with Deif's location for bombing.

Hamas arrests suspects for betraying Mohammed Deif

Helmet cam footage:

Underground Hamas weapons factory is found and destroyed

Under a civilian area: IDF forces locate and destroy a weapons production factory in central Gaza.

Underground Hamas weapons factory is found and destroyed

In strike in Khan Yunis

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab

IAF eliminates terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab, who was a member of Hamas' political bureau, and was responsible for national relations within the organization.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab

Bill Clinton defends Israel:

'What would you do if it was your family?'

Former President defends Israel's response to October 7, says he does not 'keep score' about the death tolls on each side and Hamas causes civilian deaths in Gaza.

'What would you do if it was your family?'

UNRWA employee: 'Hamas entered and took everything'

UNRWA security guard reveals how Hamas forcibly took UNRWA vehicles and supplies at the start of the war. 'It's a form of defense for them.'

UNRWA employee: 'Hamas entered and took everything'

Report:

Qatar attempting to figure out who the leader of Hamas in Gaza is

The Qataris are unsure who from the terror organization they could speak with after the elimination of Yahya Sinwar.

Qatar attempting to figure out who the leader of Hamas in Gaza is

Hamas rejects proposal for short-term ceasefire

Hamas terror group 'refuses temporary ceasefire but supports any proposal which will lead to a permanent end to the war,' official tells Al Hadath.

Hamas rejects proposal for short-term ceasefire

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Shin Bet and Yamam eliminate a senior terrorist in the Hamas infrastructure in Tulkarm who was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate time frame.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

State Department:

'Israel not improving aid to Gaza enough after Blinken letter'

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller criticizes Israel's actions in the conflict with the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations and accuses Israel of failing to provide enough aid to Gaza.

'Israel not improving aid to Gaza enough after Blinken letter'

Senior Hamas official:

'Any agreement must include Israeli withdrawal from Gaza'

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri says the terrorist group is reviewing new proposals from mediators, but repeats the group's previous conditions for an agreement.

'Any agreement must include Israeli withdrawal from Gaza'

Egypt proposes:

A two-week ceasefire and release of four hostages

Preparations underway for an upcoming visit to Cairo by CIA chief William Burns, which will deal with he efforts to reach an agreement on a ceasefire.

A two-week ceasefire and release of four hostages

Operated in humanitarian area

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

Amb. Danon to UN Sec. Gen:

'You had the audacity to condemn death of Hamas kidnapper'

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon presents photograph of UNRWA worker abducting body of murdered Israeli civilian to Gaza at UNSC. 'How dare you justify and defend an organization that employs murderous terrorists.'

'You had the audacity to condemn death of Hamas kidnapper'

While Israel fights Hamas, the ummah fights Israel

But the ummah, the global collectivity of Muslims, is coming apart along several fault lines. Islam is anti-human, anti-life, and recognises “worthiness” only insofar as one's conduct is consistent with what Allah loves and what Allah hates, and Allah hates everyone and everything that is not Islamic. Opinion.

While Israel fights Hamas, the ummah fights Israel

Hamas sources:

'We're willing to consider Egypt's proposal'

Sources in Hamas tell Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the organization is willing to consider Egyptian proposal for a hostage release deal, but still insists on a complete end to the war.

'We're willing to consider Egypt's proposal'

Sources: Intense efforts underway to secure prisoner swap deal

Egypt expects progress in ceasefire-prisoner swap deal to lower tensions in region, report says.

Sources: Intense efforts underway to secure prisoner swap deal

Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks begin in Doha

Diplomat confirms Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks in Doha “have begun,” marking the first round of high-level talks in more than two months.

Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks begin in Doha

The Egyptian plan to bring back four Israeli hostages

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi says Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire during which four hostages would be released and in the ten days following, negotiations would be held regarding a more extensive deal.

The Egyptian plan to bring back four Israeli hostages

Report:

Sinwar disappointed that Hezbollah did not conquer the Galilee

Palestinian journalist Majed Azzam claims that Hamas was disappointed that Hezbollah failed to fulfill its promise to conquer the Galilee immediately after 10/7 attack.

Sinwar disappointed that Hezbollah did not conquer the Galilee