Hamas

Psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Eden Yerushalmi

Hamas publishes a video of Eden Yerushalmi, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were retrieved by the IDF.

Hamas admits it murdered the 6 hostages

Hamas spokesman makes first admission terror group murdered 6 hostages last week, says instructions for how terrorists deal with hostages will change when the IDF approaches their positions.

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'

PM Netanyahu pushes back at criticism he has not done enough to secure a hostage deal, says demanding Israeli concessions right after Hamas murdered 6 hostages sends the wrong message.

Biden says again:

'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for murder of 6 hostages'

US President meets American hostage negotiating team following murder of 6 hostages, including US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, reaffirms 'importance of holding Hamas leaders accountable,' White House says.

Hamas terror tunnel strategy revealed

Hamas guidebook obtained by New York Times details the terrorist organization's tactics and strategies for using its tunnel network in combat, showing how it has survived 11 months of war.

Psychological terror:

Hamas threatens to release 'last message' of hostages it murdered

In an act of psychological terrorism, the Hamas terrorist organization released a video on the Telegram platform featuring the six hostages the organization murdered last week, threatening to release more footage later today.

Tim Walz:

'No one should endure the anguish of losing a child'

Vice President Harris' running mate sends condolences to the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Hamas is a brutal terrorist organization — and we condemn their continued atrocities against both Americans and Israelis.

Father of hostage:

'Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing'

Ronen Neutra, father of Omer Neutra, says White House National Security Advisor told families of hostages with US citizenship that Washington hopes negotiations for a hostage deal will conclude in a few weeks.

Sinwar's deputy:

'No withdrawal from Philadelphi? No deal'

Senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya stresses there will be no agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire without the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors.

Israel's Labor Union: Let Hamas win!

The Labor Union is giving Hamas the assurance that killing hostages is a good way to cause chaos in Israel - but ts planned political strike is illegal and opposed by the hostage families' Tikvah Forum.

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

Netanyahu:

'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'

Prime Minister reacts to murder of 6 hostages, tells Hamas terrorists and leaders 'you will pay the price.'

Biden:

'Devastated, outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered'

US President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, Sec. Blinken calls Hersh Goldberg-Polin an American hero.

From car and helmet cams:

Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin

Watch dramatic footage from helmet and vehicle cameras, showing the elimination in Jenin of Hamas leader in Jenin Wassem Hazem.

Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike

Israel eliminates terrorist Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, and two additional Hamas terrorists, in counterterrorism operation.

IDF reveals:

How Hamas fakes polls to create image of widespread support

Newly revealed documents documents prove a widespread effort by the terrorist organization to falsify the results of surveys conducted by the "PSR" institute, in order to create a false impression of public support for the terrorist organization, especially after the October 7th massacre.

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists until Red Cross visits Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

Top Hamas figure calls for renewal of suicide attacks

Khaled Mashal declared that the Hamas movement abroad 'puts its trust in the leader Yayha Sinwar who the Zionist intelligence is chasing to harm and kill him.'

CIA Dep. Director:

Deal between Israel and Hamas is in Sinwar's hands

CIA Deputy Director David Cohen told an intelligence and national security summit in Washington that the Israelis were showing seriousness in the negotiations, but reaching a deal is 'largely a question that is going to be answered by Hamas' leader.'

Report: Gaza terror groups planned coup against Sinwar

Hamas last living hostages are being used as Yahya Sinwar's human shields, as Gaza's other terror groups plan coup, the Jewish Chronicle reports.

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IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

In central Gaza corridor, IDF destroys three kilometer-long terror tunnel discovered in Operation Protective Edge in 2014. 'Tunnel did not cross border fence.'

Ben Gvir responds to Hamas official who threatened him

Senior Hamas official threatens that Ben Gvir's fate will be like that of assassinated minister Rehavam Ze'evi. Ben Gvir responds: I will continue to work to eliminate them.

Released hostage: The terrorists asked my father for ransom

Moran Stella Yanai, released from Hamas captivity in a prisoner swap, tells of how she was pressured to convert to Islam, and feared being married off by force.

Israel will finally win a war!

The optimistic approach is a realistic one. Israel will destroy Hamas, preserve its credibility as an ally of Sunni states in their conflict with Iran, and enable a new Middle East. Opinion

John Kirby:

'Negotiations on hostage deal are pressing ahead'

White House national security spokesperson plays down reports that talks in Cairo have broken down: The talks are constructive.

Report: Attempt to eliminate Hamas official in Lebanon failed

Vehicle ignites in Sidon, Lebanon, following strike targeting Hamas official, report says.

Ofir Akunis:

'If Iran is planning to attack us - we are ready'

Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, speaks to CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer: Hamas wants us to withdraw from the Gaza Strip because they want to continue to attack Israel. We will not allow a second October 7.

Egyptian officials:

'Talks on hostage deal ended without agreement'

Two Egyptian security sources say that neither Hamas nor Israel agreed to several compromises presented by mediators during the latest talks in Cairo.

Missile lands near Rishon Lezion, Hamas claims responsibility

One projectile was identified crossing from the southern Gaza Strip and fell in an open area in the area of Rishon Lezion.

Hamas again rejects hostage deal proposal

This evening Hamas rejects proposal for a hostage deal and accuses 'the US administration for sowing false hopes, by talking about an imminent agreement'

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in weapons production

IDF eliminates Taha Abu Nada, member of Hamas' weapons manufacturing headquarters, begins targeted operation against terror infrastructure in Gaza City.

Days before school resumes:

IDF strikes school used by Hamas as terror compound

IDF conducts precise strike on Hamas command and control center embedded in the 'Jaafer Ali Bin Abu Taleb school in Zeitoun, Gaza. 'Hamas brutally exploiting the Gazan civilian population for its terrorist activities.'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal'

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the Security Council a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement "is now within reach," and Hamas must be pushed to agree to it.

Report:

Hamas considering avenging Haniyeh by killing Israelis abroad

Hebrew media reports Hamas considering changing tactics from attacking Israel directly to avenge its leader, who was assassinated in Tehran.

Murdered in Captivity:

Bullets found in bodies of recovered hostages

Bullets were found in some of the bodies of the hostages recovered by Israel in the past week. It is believed that they were shot by Hamas.

Report:

Teenage messenger helped Israel eliminate Mohammed Deif

The Jewish Chronicle reports that the Gazan who gave away Deif's location to Israel was a 19-year-old messenger who was later transferred to the USA for his protection.

Gallant in Gaza:

'Hamas Rafah Brigade has been defeated'

Defense Minister meets troops from the IDF’s Division 162, which is deployed to the Rafah area and the Philadelphi route, notes 150 tunnels have been destroyed in the area.

Psychological terrorism

Hamas publishes footage from Jordan Valley shooting attack

The al-Qassam Brigades published footage showing the planning and murder of Yehonatan Deutsch. Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has chosen not to participate in Hamas' propaganda and will not publish the video.

IDF strikes terrorists operating in former school

IDF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center located inside a compound that previously served as the “Salah al-Din” School in Gaza City.

Hamas demanding cessation of 'aggression,' IDF withdraw from Gaza

Senior Hamas official said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preventing a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, says deal must include Israeli withdrawal, ability for Hamas to regroup.

US officials: 'Prisoner swap' deal 'on brink of collapse'

US officials concerned that if talks for what they call a 'prisoner swap' deal with Hamas fail, Iran may attempt direct strike on Israel, escalating tensions throughout the Middle East.

'I love you'

Shaq sends video tribute to child survivors of October 7

Former NBA superstar sends heartfelt video message to child survivors of Hamas’ October 7 attacks who are being hosted at a camp in Toronto, and adds a few Hebrew words too.

Blinken:

'US won't accept a long-term occupation of Gaza'

US Secretary of State speaks in Doha, says the Gaza ceasefire deal needs to get done in the coming days and the US, Egypt and Qatar will do everything possible to get Hamas on board.

IDF strikes terrorists operating from within Gaza school

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center hidden within the Mustafa Khaft school in Gaza City.

Senior Hamas official:

'Blinken’s statement raises many ambiguities'

Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan criticizes Blinken's statement that Netanyahu accepted an updated proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal: Not what we agreed on.

Hostages' families to Blinken:

'Only victory will ensure all hostages are returned'

Tikva Forum of families of hostages held in Gaza write to US Secretary of State asking him not to play into the hands of Hamas in the ceasefire talks.

Blinken:

'Netanyahu assured me Israel accepts deal, now waiting for Hamas'

US Secretary of State says 'there is a real sense of urgency to get the deal to the finish line' after meeting Israeli leaders.

Security expert:

'End the war? Those who fell will have fallen in vain'

Former National Security Council chief Yaakov Amidror warns that if Israel abandons the Philadelphi Corridor, 'Hamas will reconnect to Sinai.'

Harris on Gaza ceasefire:

'We are not giving up, we gotta get those hostages out'

US Vice President clarifies Washington is not giving up on the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal: These conversations are ongoing, and we are not giving up.

Biden:

'Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up'

After Hamas officially rejects the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, US President says talks are still underway and a deal is still possible.

Hamas claims:

'Netanyahu still placing obstacles in way of an agreement'

Hamas officially announces its rejection of the proposal for an agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire as presented at the summit in Doha.

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Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan angrily ends interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto after being pressed on whether Hamas accepts any responsibility for the loss of civilian life in Gaza.

'Limited presence'

Report: The American offer in Qatar

According to a Hamas source, the US's new offer for a hostage deal would allow Israel to exile a large number of released terrorists.

US official:

'Iran will face cataclysmic consequences if it attacks Israel'

US official warns Iran against derailing momentum toward a Gaza truce by striking Israel in response to the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Revealed: Hamas' plan to blackmail Britain

IDF reveals Hamas documents detailing plan to exhume remains of British, Commonwealth, soldiers from early 20th century, blackmail British government.

Hamas official:

'Ceasefire and hostage deal must guarantee the end of the war'

Hamas senior official Ghazi Hamad says no major issue was agreed upon in talks in Qatar, blames Israel for sabotaging the negotiations.

US official:

'We believe hostage deal negotiations are now in the end game'

Senior Biden administration official tells reporters after Doha talks that "there's really a new spirit here to drive this to a conclusion".

US officials:

'Progress was made in first day of hostage deal talks'

Two US officials tell Axios the first day of talks in Doha was "very good" and that some progress was made.

Report:

Hezbollah will delay attack on Israel until after Doha talks

Source close to Hezbollah tells the Washington Post that the organization will not attack Israel so as not to obstruct the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal.

'I chose not to look'

Mother of hostage whose picture was published speaks out

Rachel, the mother of Ofir Sarfati, whose body appeared in a photo published by Hamas, called on the negotiators to do everything to bring everyone home.