Hamas

Gantz:

'We'll hold territories in Gaza for a long time'

Minister Benny Gantz says operation Gaza aims to dismantle Hamas' military apparatus so that it can never be rebuilt.

Hamas RPG training site found inside mosque

Weapons found inside UNRWA bags found in mosque in Jabalya, Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'First we'll win in the south, then we'll deal with the north'

PM tells Knesset committee the difference between Hamas and the PA is Hamas wants to destroy Israel now, the PA wants to do it in stages.

Hanukkah in Israel upholds Light against Darkness

The gift of life is not freedom from evil, but the opportunity to fight against it. Again and again. In every generration. Opinion.

Nikki Haley:

'Hamas has already said they're going to do Oct. 7 again'

Republican presidential candidate on who should control Gaza: The Israeli border has to be safe and Gaza is no longer a bed for terrorists.

In Shin-Bet interrogation:

Former Gazan minister harshly condemns Hamas leadership

Former Hamas Communications Minister Yusuf al-Manasi told his interrogators he hasn't seen anyone in the Gaza Strip who supports Sinwar.

Netanyahu to Hamas terrorists:

'It's over, don't die for Sinwar. Surrender now'

The Prime Minister said that the war would take more time 'but this is the beginning of the end of Hamas.'

With a kippah on his head:

Argentinian President-elect meets with families of hostages

Javier Milei met with families of the hostages in Argentina, and reiterated his plans to have Hamas declared a terrorist organization.

Jewish-Gaza connection:

The Jewish aspect of the destroyed Great Mosque in Gaza

The Muslims attempted to erase every trace of Jewish features in Gaza over the generations.

Netanyahu asks Putin to pressure Red Cross to visit hostages

Israeli PM criticizes Russia's support for Hamas in conversation with President Putin.

IDF casualty report:

Swords of Iron: 1593 wounded, 40 in serious condition

IDF: 40 soldiers currently hospitalized in serious condition, 211 in moderate condition and 165 in mild condition.

The uphill battle

Yad Vashem has an uphill battle, in its chairman's words, to fight antisemitism. But it should have begun the climb 30 years ago. Op-ed.

Netanyahu to US:

'You can't support end of Hamas and call on us to end the war'

PM says during Cabinet meeting that the war with Hamas will continue until 'Gaza is never again a threat to Israel.'

Day 65:

IDF strikes 250 terrorist targets in Gaza

IDF forces destroy underground tunnel shafts, thwart attempts to attack soldiers.

MK Avigdor Liberman:

"Need to increase pressure on Hamas”

Chairman of Israel Beitenu, MK Avigdor Liberman, estimates that a war in the north is inevitable in light of Hezbollah's provocations.

Watch:

Dr Phil demands resignation of university presidents

Dr. Phil condemns heads of Harvard, MIT, and UPENN for their statements to Congress, lights menorah for Kfir and Ariel Bibas

Special Menorahs for soldiers in Gaza

Children of the communities evacuated from the southern and northern borders decorated 800 menorahs for IDF soldiers in Gaza.

Israeli officials:

War to rage at current intensity for 2 more months

Officials say Israel attempting to reach more deals to free more hostages, war will not be ended with a ceasefire.

Red Cross tells hostage's parents: 'Think of the Palestinians'

Family of woman held by Hamas without her needed medication shocked when ICRC criticizes them for caring about their daughter.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Sinwar is denying reality'

Daniel Hagari: Hamas operatives complaining that Hamas leadership is disconnected from the difficult situation on the ground.

The war against Hamas should bring with it a paradigm shift

For far too long, Zionism has been stuck in a defensive mode. Op-ed.

Where did Hamas' spokesman go?

Abu Obaydah, the spokesman for Hamas, has vanished from their video messages. Palestinian media reports that he may have been killed.

Jabalia:

Footage: Dozens of Hamas terrorists surrender to IDF soldiers

Terrorists stand in a long line, with arms raised and dressed only in their underwear.

Live updates:

Missile barrage on central Israel

Following rocket fire towards Israel, IDF announces renewal of fighting in Gaza. 'Hamas violated operational pause.'

Starbucks plummets in value after employees support Hamas

Starbucks sees continuous drop in market value following controversy over Israel-Hamas war.

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Hamas beats Gazans, seizes food and supplies

The IDF's Arabic spokesman has published footage showing Hamas stealing humanitarian supplies from Gazan residents.

Report:

US gave Israel until the end of 2023 to finish Gaza operation

Officials claim the Biden administration has given Israel until the end of the year to wrap up its war on Hamas.

Special footage:

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

IDF troops encounter Hamas terrorist cell within a school compound, eliminate the terrorists.

Two soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages. Numerous terrorists eliminated, but there were no hostages in the building.

Two Hamas terrorists arrested in Samaria

Since the beginning of the war, approximately 2,200 wanted suspects have been arrested in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Terror tunnel running from university yard to a school 1 kilometer was uncovered along with weapons, explosives, and rockets.

Tragic ending:

Eitan Levy, kidnapped on October 7, murdered by Hamas

53-year-old taxi driver abducted on October 7 has been murdered, municipality of Bat Yam announces. His body is being held by Hamas.

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.

The moral collapse of the West

No one is calling for Hamas to surrender, which would stop all the killing immediately. Op-ed.

UAE asks Security Council to vote on demand for Gaza ceasefire

United Arab Emirates seeks Friday vote on draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

White House official:

'We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'

White House national security aide Jon Finer: If the war ended now, Hamas would continue to pose a threat.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire'

US President, in conversation with Netanyahu, stresses "critical need to protect civilians", White House says.

Moving:

Freed hostage Amit Shani lights Hanukkah candles

Families of hostages lit the “Hostages' Menorah” with 138 candles, representing all the hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

IDF Spokesman Hagari says IDF has lost 'some of its best' on 2-month anniversary of start of the war against Hamas.

Khan Yunis:

Over 150 Hamas terrorists surrender to the IDF

The terrorists were checked by the IDF soldiers and transferred for initial questioning by the security forces.

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Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from civilian areas

IDF troops directed a precise aerial strike against the cell. All of the terrorists in the cell were eliminated.

Freed Thai hostage:

'Israeli hostages had it worse'

Thai hostages recount how their friends were executed because there wasn't enough room in the terrorists' truck, beatings, and lack of food.

IDF:

Hamas launches rockets from within humanitarian zones

Hamas launched rockets from within the humanitarian zone, using Gazan civilians as human shields.

Mothers of soldiers in Gaza:

More fuel to Gaza means more dangers for our sons

Mothers of Soldiers group to Cabinet: Rethink decision to increase fuel allowed into Gaza. 'Ensure safety of our sons on the battlefield.'

Report:

This is how Hamas lulled Israel into sense of calm

Washington Post report claims Hamas provided Israel with info on Islamic Jihad as it plotted its October 7 massacre.

UN Sec-Gen invokes rare article in attempt to force a ceasefire

Antonio Guterres invokes rarely-used Article 99 for the 1st time to demand Security Council force a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Nahal Brigade troops find weapons in mosque, school

IDF finds more civilian buildings used by Hamas for terrorism during battles in Jabalya, swastikas found sprayed on walls.

Biden on Hamas sexual violence: 'The world can’t just look away'

US president Joe Biden harshly condemned Hamas following testimonies of sexual violence: ‘the world can’t just look away’

BBC's main headline:

'Hamas raped and mutilated women on October 7'

Leading British news outlet highlights testimonies of survivors, experts from the field, who tell the horrors of Hamas' assault on women.

Emir of Qatar accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Despite the accusations, Qatar recently brokered the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli satirical show mocks UN response to Hamas rapes

“Eretz Nehederet” airs sketch featuring UN investigators questioning a Hamas terrorist about the group's sexual crimes on October 7.

60 days of uncertainty

A mother's cry to the world

Rachel Goldberg says to Arutz Sheva: "World leaders are very sympathetic, but it is now time for action".

Biden: World can't look away from Hamas rapes

US President calls Hamas use of sexual violence to inflict as much suffering on women as possible "appalling."

Netanyahu to women's orgs:

'Where the hell are you?'

PM says IDF has eliminated half of Hamas' battalion commanders in Gaza, asks if intl. women's orgs ignore Jewish rape victims .

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Miss World Linor Abargil to women's orgs: Silence is despicable

Former Israeli Miss World Linor Abargil addresses Israeli event on Hams violence against women at the UN, calls out global silence on rape.

What do the Palestinians Really Think of Hamas?

Arab Barometer, a research network, conducted a survey days before the Oct. 7 attack and presented interesting findings.

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF, Shin Bet publish photograph of Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, video of Northern Brigade leader walking through tunnel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

General Herzi Halevi says IDF forces encircling Khan Yunis, securing gains in northern Gaza.

60th day of the war:

"The strongest day of the IDF maneuver"

Thousands of IDF forces are operating since last night in the center of Khan Yunis at start of second phase of the ground maneuver in Gaza.

UN Palestine envoy:

Demands that Hamas release hostages 'unacceptable'

After claiming Israel has no right to defend itself against Hamas, Francesca Albanese slams Dennis Ross for saying Hamas must free hostages.