Hamas

Report:

Swap to include 50-100 hostages, in exchange for 300 terrorists

Details of deal will be publicized by Qatar when they are finalized, senior Hamas official promises.

Herzog on Fox News:

'Hamas is holding children hostage, where are the protests?'

President Herzog criticizes pro-Hamas protesters in the US, says they support terrorism.

Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar

The Red Cross has not been permitted to visit the more than 200 hostages who are held by Hamas in Gaza.

White House:

'We're closer to a hostage deal than we've been before'

WH National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby rejects accusations Israel committing genocide, calls for PA to rule Gaza.

'Hamas uses Islam to produce terror'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals how Hamas has hidden its operations inside civilian buildings.

2 Hamas infiltrators arrested in Rahat 1 month after massacre

Terrorists who were among the infiltrators on October 7 arrested in Bedouin city after hiding in Israel for a month.

War in Gaza:

'Hamas terrorists constantly hide behind children and women'

IDF's 36th Division engage in battle with Hamas' Zaytun Battalion, weapons lab, explosives, and tunnel found inside mosque.

Heavy rocket barrage on Tel Aviv area

At least 11 rockets fired at central Israel by Hamas terrorist organization. Rocket strikes vehicle.

The IDF interrogators providing life-saving intelligence in Gaza

Unit 504 has interrogated over 300 Hamas terrorists since the beginning of the war, revealing the locations of tunnels, IEDs and Hamas plans

Report: Prisoner swap won't include Hamas-affiliated terrorists

Female and underage terrorists released in exchange for hostages won't include Hamas terrorists, Egyptian source tells Wall Street Journal.

PA deletes statement denying Hamas massacre

PA sources claim the “foreign ministry” statement denying Hamas was responsible for October 7 attack was not approved by Abbas.

Ron DeSantis:

'Palestinian State in Gaza would be a hotbed of terrorism'

Florida Governor said the war is not a minor dispute but rather an 'existential threat to the survival of the world's only Jewish state.'

35 tunnel shafts found in Gaza neighborhood

IDF operates in Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal areas where senior Hamas leaders live.

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Is this the kind of babysitter you'd want?

Families of the hostages have released a video ahead of International Children's Day to raise awareness for the children in captivity.

White House adviser:

'Hostages must be freed before significant pause'

White House adviser Brett McGurk says hostages taken by Hamas must be free before a “significant pause” can happen.

Seinfeld star supports effort to release hostages

Actor Jason Alexander records video in which he serves as the voice of nine-year-old boy who celebrated his birthday in Hamas captivity.

Canadian university fires employee who denied Hamas atrocities

University of Alberta fires director of its campus sexual assault center, who signed letter questioning Hamas' violence on October 7.

Former AG:

Existing laws allow death sentence for Nukhba murderers

Avichai Mandelblit, former Attorney General, says Oct. 7 murderers may be sentenced to death, security sources should be consulted first.

Hamas gravely miscalculated how Israel would react

The terrorist group that rules the Gaza Strip never anticipated that Israel would launch an all-out undertaking to destroy it.

Hamas operatives surround themselves with children

A photo taken in Gaza shows terrorists surrounding themselves with children to prevent the IDF from targeting them.

Hamas confirms death of former parliament official

Hamas confirms: Ahmed Bahar, 76, died following Israeli airstrike.

Netanyahu to NPR:

'Israel must maintain overall military responsibility in Gaza'

Netanyahu says Hamas must be replaced with a government that wants to rebuild Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will operate wherever Hamas is - including southern Gaza'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says fuel entering Gaza is only for humanitarian needs and the IDF will monitor to ensure that is the case.

Head of IDF Southern Command:

'Hamas is cynically using the hospitals in Gaza'

Commanding Officer of the Southern Command visits Shifa Hospital, sees tunnel shaft uncovered by the IDF.

IDF finds mortar shells and weapons inside Gaza kindergarten

IDF troops locate dozens of mortar shells and weapons were hidden by Hamas in kindergarten and elementary school.

Report: Senior Hamas terrorist eliminated in IDF strike

Israeli eliminated Ahmad Bahar, senior Hamas terrorist and member of the terror group's political bureau, Gaza reports say.

Israel’s strategic imperative

We need to think about what the Oct. 7 attack represents within the Iranian blueprint for the annihilation of the Jewish state.Op-ed.

Body of soldier who appeared in Hamas video brought to Israel

The body of Corporal Noa Marciano, who appeared in a video aired by Hamas, was found near Shifa Hospital and transferred to Israel.

US officials:

Intercepted conversations show Hamas operating in Shifa Hospital

US officials tell CNN the US collected "solid" intelligence that Hamas was using Shifa Hospital as a command node.

Netanyahu to CBS:

'Trying to wipe out Hamas with minimal civilian casualties'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell that a deal to secure the release of hostages is closer than before.

Interior Minister to deny status of terrorists from Jerusalem

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel intends to renounce the residency status of Hamas terrorists Majid Juabeh and Rashid Rashak.

Netanyahu:

'Stong indications hotsages were held at al-Shifa Hospital'

PM tells CBS News the hostages were one of the reasons the IDF entered Gaza's main hospital.

Terror tunnel entance uncovered at al-Shifah Hospital

IDF Spokesman says Yehudit Weiss was murdered in Gaza. 'We didn't reach her in time.'

Where are the women’s rights organizations?

'Where were you when Israeli women were raped, paraded and slaughtered by Hamas terrorists? Feminists in the Jewish state demand answers.

Air Force chief:

'We've struck thousands of Hamas terrorists, we'll get them all'

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says 'the face of Gaza will change, we will continue to hit them until we complete our mission: to destroy Hamas.'

Rockets inside a girl’s bed:

IDF reveals more evidence of Hamas and Jihad's use of civilians

In recorded conversation, two Islamic Jihad terrorists, describe how weapons are transferred inside baby strollers.

Poll:

Most Americans blame Hamas for war, side with Israel

Fox News poll finds 66% of voters side with the Israelis and 22% support Palestinian Arabs.

Biden:

'War will end when Hamas can no longer murder Israelis'

US President says Hamas committing war crimes by operating underneath hospitals: Israel allowing medical staff to get out of harm's way.

New footage shows early moments of Hamas' October 7 attack

CNN publishes footage from bodycam worn by one of the Hamas terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Military pressure will move the issue of the hostages forward'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant toured the IDF's tactical driving school and said that the goal of the war is to dismantle Hamas entirely.

Iran to Hamas:

'We won't go to war for you'

Iran's supreme leader rebuked Hamas's leader Ismail Haniyeh for not giving more warning of the attack.

On Dresdening Gaza and being vaccinated against antisemitism

I am vaccinated. My reaction is: “Israel: keep bombing. Keep crushing Hamas. All hostages not freed? Keep bombing their tunnels..." Op-ed.

Report:

Qatar deal to free 50 hostages in exchange for 3-day ceasefire

Deal would include freeing of women and minors arrested for terrorist activity, leave near;y 200 people in Hamas captivity.

Fox News:

Rashida Tlaib a member of Hamas-praising Facebook group

Palestinian Arab Rep. a member of secret Palestinian American Congress Facebook group where praise for Hamas was posted after Oct. 7.

Lapid:

'We won't take morality lessons from Erdogan'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's calling Israel a "terrorist state."

Gantz: hospitals in Gaza - hosts of terror

Minister Benny Gantz emphasized: "There will be no cities of refuge, there will be no shelters."

Minister of Foreign Affairs:

'Belgium turning a blind eye to Hamas’ crimes'

Turning a blind eye to Hamas’ crimes is disregarding Israel's right to defend itself against a terrorist organization worse than ISIS.

Watch: IDF forces operate in al-Shifa hospital

IDF forces continue operation in part of al-Shifa hospital, which Hamas has used to hide its command and control center.

Gazan man:

'Why does Hamas hide in hospital, why don't they hide in hell?

Al Jazeera stops interview with man in a Gaza hospital as soon as he begins criticizing Hamas for using the hospital for military purposes.

CNN:

Hamas asked Iran for scholarships for its terrorists

Document found on Hamas computer in southern Israel shows Iran's efforts to train Hamas to make their own weapons, Israeli officials say.

Israel must try Hamas terrorists for crimes against humanity

Justice is required. Truth-telling is essential. The world must understand what happened. Like in Nuremnberg. Opiniion.

New footage shows heroism of IDF soldier during Hamas attack

New footage shows off-duty soldier Aner Shapira tossing back hand grenades thrown by Hamas terrorists during attack on music festival.

Israel operating against Hamas at Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit stresses the precise and targeted operation is targeting Hamas and not the civilians in Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss efforts to rescue hostages

White House says Biden spoke with Netanyahu regarding the latest developments in Israel and Gaza.

Netanyahu to Trudeau:

'Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians'

Netanyahu responds to Canadian Prime Minister: It is Hamas, not Israel, that should be held accountable for committing a double war crime.

Senior Israeli source:

'Progress made on deal to free hostages'

Senior Israeli political source tells ABC News a breakthrough on a deal could come in the next 48-72 hours.

'It's like visiting Auschwitz'

US lawmakers horrified by video of Hamas atrocities

House lawmakers from both parties left in shock and disbelief after seeing footage of Hamas atrocities committed on October 7.

White House:

US has independent intelligence proving Hamas use of hospitals

Biden Administration for the first time supports Israeli narrative that Hamas uses hospitals in Gaza for military purposes.

13th Battalion reclaim IDF equipment in Gaza

Coming full circle: 13th Battalion forces in Gaza find equipment belonging to battalion soldiers, stolen on the day of the massacre

IDF:

"IDF dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities"

IDF: "IDF and 162nd Division are dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities it had built over the years".