Hamas

Ambassador Erdan:

'Israel has zero trust in antisemitic UN Commission of Inquiry'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UN Commission of Inquiry’s probe of sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas on October 7.

Thanks to radio interview:

Hostage discovered her husband and daughter were safe

Yarden Roman Gat discovered her daughter Geffen and husband Alon were alive from her brother's radio interview.

Sinwar: October 7 was 'just a rehearsal'

Hamas' Gaza leader threatens to repeat atrocities of October 7 in first public address since the massacre.

Gallant to Blinken:

Israel will defeat Hamas 'no matter how long it takes'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State, says Israel is in a just war against Hamas.

Bulletproof vests won't save the West from its own Hamas

Like the lifeboats on the Titanic, in Eurabia there won't be body armor for everyone when the attack comes. Op-ed.

Report:

US pressuring Turkey to end support for Hamas, Russia

Wall Street Journal reports Biden Admin. warning Turkish officials Turkey's financial support for Hamas and Russia will have consequences.

Marco Rubio: I want Israel to destroy every element of Hamas

Florida Senator delivers strong statement in support of Israel when confronted with activists from anti-Israel Code Pink group.

France seeks to sanction Israelis who attack Palestinians

The sanctions come as a balancing measure in a proposal to sanction Hamas leadership.

Jerusalem shooting attack:

Terrorists who carried out shooting served time in prison

Jerusalem brothers affiliated with Hamas named as terrorists who carried out shooting attack, killing three and injuring several others.

The failure of Western Feminism when it’s most needed

The Clarity Coallition has stepped in to publicly condemn the Hamas’ massacre against Israel, defending Western civilization.Op-ed.

The warning:

'An exercise like this cannot be for something imaginary'

New details have emerged about how the IDF had written, detailed, advanced warning of the Hamas invasion.

Freed Thai national:

'Hamas terrorists beat Jews with electric cables'

Thai citizen who was held captive and released recalls the conditions in which he was held and the harassment of the Jewish hostages.

Biden:

'We remain determined to secure the release of every hostage'

US President hails ceasefire agreement which led to release of hostages, says it has "delivered meaningful results".

'Hamas' list is unacceptable'

Cabinet discussing extension of ceasefire

Mediators submit list of hostages to be freed that violates the agreement. Israeli official: They have until 7:00 to amend it.

Erdan responds to UN chief:

'He does not acknowledge Hamas committed any crimes'

Israel's UN Ambassador responds to Secretary-General's remarks about sex crimes committed by Hamas on October 7.

'She'll soon be home':

Biden welcomes release of US citizen by Hamas

Liat Beinin-Atzili, who holds US citizenship, among the 12 hostages freed by Hamas. Biden: She'll soon be home with her three children.

Almost two months later:

UN chief acknowledges Hamas rapes

UN Secretary-General says there are "accounts" that Hamas committed sexual violence. Erdan: Even now he refuses to accept the evidence.

IDF Spokesman:

3 terrorists who violated ceasefire killed

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says safety of hostages is Hamas' responsibility after terror group claims 3 members of Bibas family killed.

Hostages held in homes of Hamas-sympathizer UNRWA employees

Released hostage was held for 50 days in the attic of an UNRWA teacher, another was held captive by a children's doctor.

Gantz:

'We have no choice but to continue fighting'

Minister Benny Gantz calls the current war against Hamas' the most important war since the establishment of the state.'

IDF investigating:

Hamas claims 10-month old, 4-year-old, and their mother are dead

Terrorist organization makes unverified claim 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri were killed in IDF strike.

Hostage scolded Hamas leader, he did not reply

Yocheved Lifshitz, who was released last month from captivity, recalls the meeting with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Former Shin Bet head:

'Seems Netanyahu does not want to get rid of Sinwar'

Former Shin Bet head: 'The script was written in advance; it seems that Netanyahu does not want to get rid of Sinwar.'

Hamas says it will free additional Russian citizens

Hamas says it will release additional hostages who hold Russian citizenship, 'as a gesture of appreciation to Putin.'

Report: Hamas interested in extending ceasefire by 4 more days

As ceasefire nears expiration, Hamas informs Qatari brokers of interest in extending it further.

Liberman: 'An extended ceasefire means victory for Hamas'

'Israeli gov't must not agree to extended ceasefire with the Hamas terrorists, without reaching the goals of the war,' MK Liberman stresses.

Report:

Hamas interested in negotiations for release of IDF soldiers

Hamas 'willing to negotiate' for release of all hostages held in Gaza, source involved in negotiations says.

Emily Hand on the front page of The Sun: 'They stole her voice'

'They stole her voice - Emily’s too afraid to speak after Hamas threats.'

US Senators watch video of Hamas atrocities

Bipartisan group of dozens of senators attend closed-door viewing of footage of Hamas' October 7 attack.

G7 foreign ministers:

'We support further extension of pause in Gaza fighting'

G7 foreign ministers support agreement which saw pause in fighting and release of hostages, say they back Israel's right to defend itself.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Any attempt to harm our forces will be met with determination'

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas against violating truce, after three IEDs detonated at two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip.

These are the 10 hostages who were freed today

Fifth group of hostages released after ceasefire extended by two days. 9 women and a 17-year-old girl are being released.

Otzma Yehudit:

'We will not be part of a government that allows Hamas to exist'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to resign from the government if a deal to release hostages ends the war with Hamas.

Defense Minister to soldiers:

'Freeing of 50 hostages is the result of your actions'

Minister Gallant holds situation assessment in the IDF’s Southern Command, tells Givati soldiers to be prepared for resumption of combat.

White House:

'We want eliminination of Hamas as governing force, threat'

Senior Biden Admin. official says US support's Israel's goals in war with Hamas but still pushes for maximum restraint.

The Cruel Game Hamas is Playing

Hamas' taking of 240 hostages and refusal to free them has backfired on this cruel terrorist organization. Op Ed

Hamas holding bodies of 3 soldiers in Gaza

For the 1st time, the IDF confirms that the bodies of soldiers killed on October 7 are being held hostage in Gaza.

Aunt of 10-month-old hostage: Hamas, are these your enemies?

Bibas family demands Hamas return baby, toddler who were kidnapped on October 7. 'We don't know who comforts them when they cry.'

Freed hostage's aunt:

'Hamas forced 12-year-old to watch films of the horrors'

Aunt of 12-year-old Eitan Yahalom says Hamas 'monsters' threatened any child who cried with rifles, forced them to watch videos of Oct. 7.

Terrorists violate ceasefire, detonate explosives and open fire

Several soldiers hurt after 3 explosives detonated next to IDF soldiers in Gaza, terrorists open fire on troops. Hamas denies responsibility

Teenage siblings freed to find their mother was murdered

Two teens kidnapped by Hamas have only just learned that their mother was killed during the invasion.

Father of freed hostage:

'I asked Emily how long she was in Gaza: She said a year'

Thomas Hand, father of 9-year-old Emily, describes how traumatic her 50 days as a hostage of Hamas were to CNN.

Samaria leader demands arrest of PA official

Yossi Dagan, head of Samaria Council, called for Israel to arrest PA official Jibril Rajoub after he supported the Oct. 7 massacre.

Analyst: 'Hamas is functional - we need to destroy it'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli discusses temporary ceasefire, deal to free hostages: 'Hamas is managing things, wants ceasefire as long as possible.'

European Commission:

'Hamas terrorists should release all hostages'

European Commission President welcomes extension of truce between Israel and Hamas: The agreement extends the window of hope.

US official:

'We don't believe Hamas intentionally held back 2 Americans'

The White House does not believe Hamas purposefully held back American women as part of hostage release, says Biden administration official.

Freed hostage's testimony:

'We slept on chairs, it was stuffy'

78-year-old Ruti Munder, who was held captive for 50 days with her daughter and grandson, speaks about her experience.

BBC:

Hamas practiced for three years, 1 km from Israel

A new BBC report gives chilling details on the scope of the intelligence failure that allowed Hamas to invade Israel.

Family devastated: Four relatives will not be freed in exchange

The Bibas family will not embrace their relatives Yarden, Shiri, four-year-old Ariel, or ten-month-old Kfir, as all four remain captive.

Egypt: Agreement on 2-day ceasefire extension close

Egyptian govt. says Hamas will release 20 more hostages in exchange for 2 more days before the fighting resumes.

CNN: Over 40 hostages held by others, not Hamas

According to foreign sources, dozens of hostages are being held by Islamic Jihad or individual Gazans not affiliated with terror groups.

Report:

4th hostage release delayed due to Hamas violations of agreement

Hamas reportedly reduces number of hostages to be released on the final day of the ceasefire from 13 to 11, including 9 children.

Shin Bet interrogation reveals

This is how some of the hostages were kidnapped

Terrorists seen on kibbutz security cameras kidnapped foreigners, brought them to Shifa Hospital, and were caught on camera at the hospital.

Fmr. Shin Bet official:

'Hamas controls most of the hostages'

Shalom Ben-Hanan says Hamas can easily release the majority of the hostages being held, including those being held by other organizations.

30 years ago Israel deported Hamas, US made Israel take it back

Two weeks after Rabin agreed to take back the Hamas terrorists he had expelled, the World Trade Center was bombed. Op-ed.

Morocco:

Protesters call for suspension of ties with Israel amid war

Tens of thousands of Moroccans wave PLO flags in demonstration in the country's commercial capital Casablanca.

Hostage asked:

'Release another woman who is in worse condition'

72-year-old Adina Moshe tried to persuade Hamas to release another hostage who is older and in worse condition than she is.

Herzog blasts Irish PM:

'Emily was kidnapped at gunpoint by vile murderers'

President Herzog responds to Prime Minister of Ireland, who claimed that nine-year-old Emily Hand was "lost" rather than abducted by Hamas.

Will hostage release continue?

Cabinet discusses extension of ceasefire

Mediators discussing the possibility of extending the truce in exchange for the release of at least 20 more women and children.

Again:

Hamas 'celebrates' hostage release

Hamas propaganda video shows hostages waving goodbye to their captors as they are freed and handed over to the Red Cross.