Hamas

UN Security Council:

Members demand emergency session on Hamas rapes

US, UK, and France call for emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss Hamas sexual crimes on October 7.

Report:

Haniyeh accepted ceasefire, Sinwar rejected it

WSJ reports that Hamas' Gaza leader pushed for more Israeli concessions even as the terror group's most senior leader was ready to accept a 6-week ceasefire.

Olmert:

'Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated'

Former PM says Israel should focus on returning the hostages over all else and declare victory now without removing Hamas from power in Rafah.

Netanyahu:

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.

Foreign Min.:

Hamas wants to destroy Israel and the Jewish people

Foreign Minister Israel Katz praises South Dakota adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition, says Hamas 'wants to destroy the State of Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people.'

Hamas' new demand:

Release Arab-Israeli terrorists

Hamas demanding that Israel will not have the power to veto release of terrorists with Israeli citizenship as part of a hostage release deal.

The New Hamas Times

It may well change its name, as the NYT brings Hamas' casualty figures unchecked, uses words as weapons to help Hamas, and prints fake news as long as it is anti-Israel. Op-ed.

UK:

Foreign Office seminar describes Hamas as 'moderate'

A lecture given to British diplomats claimed that Hamas's political department is a moderate group and that Israel is at fault for the October 7th massacre for its treatment of Palestinians.

Erdan to UN chief:

'Convene Security Council to discuss Hamas rapes'

Israel’s UN Ambassador calls on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres immediately convene the Security Council to discuss the UN report which acknowledged the sexual crimes committed by Hamas during and after October 7.

UN rapporteur:

'I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel'

Watch: UN's Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls explains to Israeli TV why she hasn't condemned the rocket fire targeting millions of Israelis.

Watch

Israeli women leaders call out: Never again!

Newly released unity video features members of leading Israeli women's organizations from all sectors, calling on the world to never be silent following the atrocities committed by Hamas against women on October 7.

Biden:

'Hostage deal is in Hamas' hands'

US President says Israel has been 'cooperating,' agreed to 'rational' ceasefire deal, it will be seen in the next few days if Hamas agrees to this deal.

The incriminating document found in Gaza

A Hamas document found in Gaza reveals its senior officials’ ties with an Al Jazeera reporter. It also shows Hamas' responsibility for the failed launch during Operation Breaking Dawn.

IDF seals terror tunnel used by Sinwar's brother

IDF destroys largest terror tunnel discovered in northern Gaza, in which Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, was filmed driving.

Pres. Herzog:

World must punish Hamas for sexual violence

'Hamas and its allies are trying to discredit the report, world must react strongly by condemning and punishing Hamas,' Israel's Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

Hamas official claims:

'We don't know how many hostages are alive'

Amid talks on a hostage release deal, senior Hamas leader Bassem Naim claims a ceasefire is needed in order for Hamas to verify how many hostages are still alive.

Biden:

'I will not let up on a hostage release deal'

US President pledges to continue pushing for six-week ceasefire during which Hamas would release the hostages it is holding.

UNRWA chief warns:

'We will be in uncharted territory'

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of "a deliberate and concerted campaign" against the agency.

Foreign Ministry:

'Convene the Security Council immediately'

Following UN report on Hamas' sexual violence on October 7, Israel’s Foreign Ministry calls for Security Council to convene with the aim of designating Hamas as a terrorist organization.

Harris to Gantz:

'Humanitarian plan needed before Rafah operation'

US Vice President meets Minister Benny Gantz at the White House, calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal.

UN report:

'Reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed rape'

Israeli Ambassador questions whether the UN will take action after releasing a report finding compelling evidence of Hamas' sexual crimes on October and against hostages or if it will continue to ignore the Israeli victims.

Erdan to UN:

'You are complicit in Hamas rapes'

Israel's ambassador to the UN screens testimonies from witnesses to Hamas' atrocities on October 7, demands end to international silence and difference on the mass rape of Israeli women.

Hamas won the UK elections

Delightful multiculturalism! Note the the mayors of Birmingham, Leeds, Blackburn, Sheffield, Oxford, Oldham and Rochdale.

Ben-Gvir:

'Intensify fighting even during Ramadan'

National Security Minister says Hamas dragging out hostage negotiations, hopes to use Ramadam to exert international pressure on Israel while inciting violence among PA, Israeli Arabs.

Hostage's brother:

‘Ramadan is month to murder Jews; not a holy time’

Yair Mor, brother of hostage Eitan Mor, speaks at Knesset session: ‘Increase military pressure during Ramadan, so that they learn not to mess with us.’

Bibi’s bold realistic plan for 'the Day After Hamas'

Gazans appear ready to rebuke the terrorists and work with Israel to create a new governing body. The proposal envisages a decent Gaza run by decent Gazans. Op-ed.

Wall Street Journal:

Hamas collects $100 million a year from Iran

Israel’s military operation in Gaza has deprived Hamas of its revenues from tax funds, leading to a need for foreign funding, including from charities.

VP Harris:

'There must be in immediate ceasefire in Gaza'

US Vice President calls on Israel and Hamas to accept a deal that would begin a six-week ceasefire in the Gaza Strip: Hamas claims it wants a ceasefire. There is a deal on the table.

In central Gaza

Recruited operatives to Hamas and was eliminated

Terrorist Mahmoud Muhammad Abd Khad, who was responsible for recruiting new Hamas terrorist operatives, eliminated in an aerial strike in central Gaza.

US official on hostage deal: Ball is in Hamas' court

Israel has agreed to hostage deal, progress on deal and ceasefire now depend on Hamas' agreement, US official says.

Report:

Israel demanding list of hostages still alive

Israel tells Qatar and Egypt there will be no more talks on hostage release deal, until Hamas provides a list of hostages who are still alive.

FM Katz fires back

Erdogan accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds after Turkish President accused Israel of genocide: "We are fighting against your partners from Hamas. You should be silent and be ashamed!”

Khan Yunis:

Dozens of terrorists hiding in school arrested

7th Brigade combat team finds ammunition magazines, RPG missiles, explosives, Kalashnikov rifles, uniforms and Hamas military equipment in terrorists’ houses during battles in Khan Yunis.

In Moscow

PA organizations holding reconciliation talks

Hamas spokesman rules out the possibility of establishing a government of technocrats at this time, stresses the main effort is to bring about a ceasefire and the withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza.

Dramatic arrest brought information about Hamas

Head of security for senior Hamas officials in Gaza was arrested by Israeli security forces and provided valuable information about the conduct of senior Hamas officials.

Netanyahu:

'Victory requires eliminating all Hamas battalions'

PM addresses media following deadly shooting near Eli, says Israel has not received answers on which hostages would be released in a potential deal.

Gallant:

'Hamas tunnels networks turned into traps for them'

Defense Minister tours northern Gaza, says IDF ready to act in Rafah at a time of Israel's choosing.

Watch:

IDF battalion activity in area where 2 soldiers fell

Watch the Tzabar battalion’s combat activity. The soldiers located and destroyed Hamas shafts and terrorist infrastructure. Iftah Shahar and Itai Seif fell in battle.

Jerusalem men arrested for planned attacks

Two men from Jerusalem's Arab neighborhoods contacted Hamas for weapons, money, and instructions for carrying out terrorist attacks.

Hamas: 'The Israelis are right where we want them'

Hamas leader in Gaza sending optimistic messages to terror group's fighters on the ground, WSJ reports.

Including political wing

New Zealand designates all of Hamas a terror org.

New Zealand's says "we can no longer distinguish between the military and political wings of Hamas" following October 7. At the same time, sanctions against "extremist Israeli settlers" were announced as well.

Yigal Dilmoni to Arutz Sheva:

'You'd better believe it, we are beating Hamas'

Former CEO of the Yesha Council, Yigal Dilmoni, spoke to Arutz Sheva on the battle in Gaza and the impending IDF victory.

Father of freed 9-year-old:

'If we don't finish the job, it'll happen again'

Thomas Hand, father of nine-year-old Emily who was freed from Hamas captivity after 50 days, says Israel must “finish the job” against Hamas.

Hamas has conquered London’s Big Ben

Mahmoud al Zahar, the “surgeon of Hamas", explained that the destruction of Israel is only the first objective of the Islamic Ummah. Europe comes after and during. Op-ed.

EU top diplomat doubles down:

'Israel helped create Hamas'

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Israel "enabled the development of Hamas" as a rival to Fatah.

Major Yiftah Shahar killed in battle in Gaza Strip

The Middle Arava Regional Council announced that Major Yiftah Shahar, resident of Moshav Paran, a company commander in the Givati Brigade, was killed in battle in the Gaza Strip.

US Poll:

82% support Israel in conflict with Hamas

A survey conducted online within the United States found major support for Israel.

Gallant:

'Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7'

Defense Minister warns Hamas seeks to turn Muslim holy months 'into the second phase of their plan that began on October 7,' with the support of Hezbollah and Iran.

IDF Spokesman:

'We'll get Sinwar, dead or alive'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari attends WZO conference on challenges facing global Jewry in Jerusalem, addresses whereabouts of Hamas' Gaza leader.

Report: Hamas examining proposed prisoner swap deal

Second stage of hostage deal to be negotiated separately from first stage; first stage to see release of just 40 hostages.

Israel estimates:

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in Gaza

In Israel's estimation, Hamas leader Yahya SInwar is still hiding in tunnels beneath Khan Yunis, but killing him risks lives of 'human shields' hostages.

Husband of 'Rachel from Ofakim' passes away

The couple became a viral sensation online with the story of how Rachel served Hamas terrorists cookies while waiting for security forces to rescue them.

Tunnel went under hospital, university

10-kilometer long tunnel from northern to southern Gaza uncovered by the IDF.

From Sodom to Nineveh

It would be a terrible mistake to confuse compassion for the Gazans with mercy for Hamas and its ilk. True compassion dictates the eradication of the latter in order to salvage the former. Op-ed.

Report:

PA cabinet to resign in favor of technocratic gov't

Hamas has reportedly agreed to the creation of a technocratic government tasked with the reconstruction of Gaza and the restoration of security in the region.

Minister Sa'ar:

'I'm in favor of early elections, but after the war'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the 21st Jerusalem Conference on the issue of control of Gaza after the war: We must realize the goal of destroying Hamas in order to have an alternative.

IDF Spokesperson in WSJ:

'Our mission is to bring our hostages home'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari publishes op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, outlines the difference between Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields, and the IDF which tries to prevent harm to civilians.

IDF captain tells how Hamas abused a 4-year-old girl

Captain Yigal Dilmoni tells how Hamas abuses Gaza civilians: ‘They pulled a little girl out of a shaft to test our alertness. They sacrificed her.’

Unintended consequences

The October 7th massacre and its antisemitic aftermath have awakened a good many Jews and recalibrated their priorities. Op-ed.

Hamas prioritizing a ceasfire over new government

A Hamas spokesman says that the organization has been pushing for an Israeli ceasefire and withdrawal instead of planning the new Palestinian government.