Hamas

Israel decides to expand its area of control in Gaza

The area Israel controls in the Gaza Strip will be expanded beyond the Yellow Line following repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas.

Hamas

No return of hostage tonight because of Israel's 'violations'

Terror group says it will not return the body of a hostage it murdered in response to Israel's retaliation to Hamas's latest ceasefire violation in Rafah.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu

'Hamas must be completely destroyed'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu calls for a much harsher response to Hamas’s ceasefire violations and says the goal must be to destroy the murderous terror organization.

After Hamas ceasefire violation

IDF conducts artillery strikes in Rafah

IAF aircraft fly over city of Rafah after Hamas terrorists fire at IDF troops in the city.

Hamas says it will return a hostage's body tonight, then reneges

The bodies of 13 hostages remain in Gaza after Hamas returned the remains of a hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza 2 years ago.

Drone footage:

How Hamas faked the recovery of a hostage's body

Done footage shows Hamas terrorists staging the recovery of the remains of a hostage.

In response to violations:

Several sanctions against Hamas being considered

Prime Minister Netanyahu will lead a security meeting to weigh sanctions on Hamas, including cutting aid, expanding Gaza control, and resuming targeted airstrikes.

Revealed:

Terrorists infiltrated IDF zone in Gaza during hostage handover

On the day of the hostage handover, a Hamas squad entered IDF-controlled Gaza near Shuja'iyya. Troops arrested them near Nahal Oz and were led to a Hamas HQ hidden in a mosque.

‘A staged show’:

Hamas caught faking Hostage body discovery during ceasefire

IDF reservists report that Hamas operatives violated the ceasefire by staging the recovery of a murdered hostage’s body just moments before Red Cross representatives arrived.

How Bar Kuperstein’s mother stumped a terrorist

Released hostage Bar Kuperstein recounted a call that took place while he was held captive by Hamas between his mother and a Hamas terrorist.

Sa'ar to Hungarian President:

'Hamas is delaying the return of the hostages'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets Hungary’s president and criticizes the Palestinian Authority: “It must stop paying salaries to terrorists and implement genuine reforms.”

Hamas official:

'Al-Aqsa Flood' sparked global awakening against Zionism

In Al Jazeera interview, Khalil al-Hayya says October 7 was 'natural result' of 77 years of 'occupation' and calls for global action against Israel's leaders.

The last footage of Sinwar, days before he was eliminated

Newly released footage shows the Hamas leader in Gaza just days before his assassination, wrapped in a blanket and using a cane to walk while fleeing IDF fire.

Senator Graham:

Trump’s Gaza ceasefire lets Hamas grow stronger

Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, citing King Abdullah’s doubts about a peace enforcement mission and Hamas’s growing power.

German TV network admits to working with Hamas terrorists

The German ZDF network published a clarification stating that the employee of a production company that it works with, who was killed in an IDF strike, was indeed a Hamas terrorist.

Smotrich

'We won't allow reconstruction of Gaza as long as Hamas rules'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared at the Religious Zionism faction meeting that the State of Israel will not permit reconstruction in Gaza without the complete dismantling of Hamas.

Hamas announces: We can retrieve 7-9 hostages' bodies

Following US pressure, Hamas terror group announces it is able to retrieve most of the remaining hostages' bodies from the rubble, report says.

MK Kroizer:

Otzma Yehudit pushing for renewed IDF offensive in Gaza

Hamas continues to tear Israeli society apart, IDF must bring the last hostage home, MK Yitzhak Kroizer says.

Hostage Families Forum urges swift action for release of hostages

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged urgent action from Israel and the international community to secure the immediate release of all hostages still held in Gaza, until Hamas returns every hostage to Israel.

Hamas & Red Cross to search for hostages in IDF-controlled areas

Israel approves operations by Hamas, Red Cross, in IDF-controlled areas of Gaza.

Trump:

'Hamas will have a big problem if they fail to uphold the deal'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump says Middle East peace is “real” and historic, citing Iran’s nuclear dismantling and broad Arab-Israeli cooperation, and warns Hamas to uphold ceasefire or face consequences.

After Trump ultimatum

Hamas: We won’t give Israel excuses to resume war

Hamas says it won’t provoke Israel as it searches Gaza for hostage bodies, in comments coming after Trump demands all bodies be returned within 48 hours.

Hamas official: Return of hostages' bodies a matter of 'months'

Moussa Abu Marzouk, a senior Hamas official, insists Hamas has no more hostages to hand over, claims transfer of remaining 13 hostages' bodies could take 'months.' 'This is not a matter of weeks.'

Hamas: Israel will not be given cause to renew the war

Hamas political bureau member Hossam Badran said there is full agreement among Palestinian factions on implementing the Trump peace plan.

Defense Minister admits: 60% of tunnels still intact

Defense Minister Israel Katz admits most of Hamas' terror tunnels are still intact, instructs IDF to prioritize demolition.

Despite hostage delays

Officials: Phase 2 of Hamas ceasefire deal 'very likely'

Israeli officials say Phase 2 of the Hamas ceasefire deal is likely, despite Hamas stalling on return of remaining bodies of hostages.

Defense Minister to Vance: Majority of Hamas tunnels still intact

Channel 12 News reports that Defense Minister Katz told VP Vance that over 60% of Hamas tunnels remain. IDF continues demolitions during ceasefire, stressing tunnel removal as vital to Gaza’s demilitarization under Trump’s plan.

Israeli official:

Hamas unsure of locations of five hostages' bodies

Hamas 'playing games' to avoid entering second stage of Trump deal, which requires disarming, Israeli official says.

Israel preparing to receive bodies of two hostages

Sources in Israel's defense echelon estimate Hamas may transfer Israel bodies of deceased hostages over the weekend, following pressure from the US and Israel.

PA spokesman:

'Hamas acting like ISIS in Gaza executions'

PA spokesman Anwar Rajab condemns Hamas’s public executions in Gaza, calling its tactics “ISIS-like” and accusing the group of fostering a culture of violence, theft, and terror against its own people.

Israel to VP Vance:

'Hamas can return hostage bodies without foreign help'

Israeli officials brief Vice President Vance, saying Hamas can recover hostages’ bodies without international aid and is exploiting the ceasefire to regroup, undermining progress under the Trump framework.

ATV stolen from Israel spotted being used by Hamas in Gaza

A southern Israel resident was stunned to discover that an ATV stolen from his home on Yom Kippur now appears in TikTok videos being used by Hamas terrorists in the heart of Gaza.

Where 1 hostage was held

Report: 12 Soldiers killed in Gaza due to “attack-free zone”

In southern Gaza, there were areas the IDF avoided entering or striking due to assessments that hostages were being held there. Hamas exploited this immunity, repeatedly launching attacks from those locations. According to estimates, around 12 soldiers were killed in terror operations originating from an area where only a single hostage was held.

Danon to UN

'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes the Security Council for its 'dreams' for Gaza while Hamas is not disarmed and continues to murder Gazans.

Palestinian incitement:

Mein Kampf found in Islamic Charity Association offices in Hebron

IDF troops operating to thwart terror financing and confiscate incitement materials found an Arabic copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto in the 'charity' organization's offices.

The West's blind spot on the Muslim Brotherhood

Pretending the Muslim Brotherhood is merely another faith-based fundamentalist organisation is not "tolerance" - it is wilful blindness. Opinion.

Senior Israeli official:

'UNRWA will not return to Gaza' despite Hague ruling

Senior Israeli official says allowing UNRWA to operate in Gaza 'out of the question,' expresses hope that the US will see eye-to-eye with Israel.

Hamas accuses: Israel to blame for delay in bodies' transfer

Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwan accuses Israel of obstructing recovery of hostages’ bodies, says terror group determined that ceasefire succeed.

'Another corrupt ruling'

US slams ICJ ruling favoring UNRWA despite Hamas ties

US condemns an ICJ ruling ordering Israel to allow Gaza aid via UNRWA, calling it corrupt and politicized: “Nothing more than a partisan political tool.”

Hamas still possesses hundreds of rockets

Security officials warn Hamas still holds hundreds of rockets, over 10,000 weapons, and over half its tunnel network.

Louisiana:

Lawmakers demand answers on Oct. 7 terrorist found living in US

Louisiana Republicans demand answers after Hamas terror suspect Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi was found living in the US, allegedly entering under Biden’s border policy and concealing affiliations on his visa.

MK Malinovsky to Arutz Sheva:

'Advancing legislation to prosecute Nukhba terrorists'

MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beytenu speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Knesset about promoting legislation that would enable the prosecution of Nukhba terrorists imprisoned in Israel.

Bodies of hostages Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar returned

Hamas returns the bodies of Arie (Zalman) Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar. The terrorist organization still holds the bodies of 13 hostages.

Trump:

'Hamas could be taken care of in two minutes'

President Trump warns Hamas could be “taken care of very quickly” if it continues to violate the ceasefire, but says he prefers to give the group a chance to honor the deal.

Hamas says it will return bodies of 2 hostages tonight

The coffins are to be handed over to the Red Cross by 9:00 PM (Tuesday). Israel is preparing to receive the bodies and identify them.

“Finish the Job”:

Why Netanyahu must deliver on the promise to destroy Hamas - now

The calculus of terror is simple: if the enemy remains capable, he will try again. Israel’s history has entire chapters demonstrating the costs of half-measures and delayed justice. October 7 should be a lesson, not an inevitability. Opinion.

Report:

Hamas actively involved in creating new Gaza government

Hamas reportedly appointed half of the members of the technocratic government which will rule Gaza at the end of the implementation of the deal.

Hamas, the most lethal form of Palestinian Arab pathology

Just as Covid developed different strains of its lethal origins, so the Palestinian Arab pathology has taken different forms, with Hamas becoming the most predominant virus. Opinion.

Report:

US concerned Netanyahu may abandon Gaza plan

New York Times reports that the White House is scrambling to preserve the Gaza peace deal as Netanyahu weighs military options. Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff’s visit in Israel is an attempt to stabilize the truce.

Body of murdered hostage Tal Haimi returned to Israel

Body of hostage Tal Haimi, killed while defending Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on Oct. 7, returned to Israel. Haimi leaves behind a wife and four children.

Hamas: Efforts ongoing to return bodies of hostages

A spokesperson for the terrorist organization claims it remains commited to return all the bodies of Israeli hostages in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.

MK Meirav Cohen to Arutz Sheva

'We're paying the price for the vacuum we left in Gaza'

MK Merav Cohen (Yesh Atid) claims: The response to Hamas' blatant violation of the ceasefire was muddled and weak. The government refrained from discussing Gaza's future and alternatives to Hamas, and this is the result.

Israel's condition for Gaza rehabilitation

Israel has told the US it will not support Gaza’s rehabilitation until Hamas shows real steps toward disarmament, as talks continue over dismantling tunnels and a foreign force for the enclave.

Trump:

Hamas ceasefire violations a 'little situation,' will be handled

Speaking with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, President Trump called recent Hamas violations 'a little situation,' blamed internal rebellion, and vowed to 'eradicate Hamas if we have to.'

Hamas documents reveal direct ties to Al-Jazeera

Documents seized in Gaza indicate close ties and significant cooperation between Hamas and the Qatari network Al-Jazeera, particularly during the war. "Not just reporting, but also psychological warfare."

Witkoff recounts personal bond with Hamas terrorist leader

In a 60 Minutes interview, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described an emotional moment with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, as the envoy and terrorist bonded over the loss of their sons.

Israel preparing to receive body of deceased hostage

Israel preparing for possibility Hamas will return body of a deceased hostage on Monday night.

Likud MK warns: Witkoff is pushing us to the gates of hell

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that US Envoy Steve Witkoff and his partners are 'pushing us to the gates of hell' with new US-backed ceasefire deal.

Watch: IDF marks 'yellow line' border in Gaza

IDF begins placing yellow cement blocks along new 'yellow line' border in Gaza, marking where Hamas control ends and Israeli control begins.

Defense Minister to Hamas: Evacuate immediately, or face attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to warn Hamas that any presence in IDF-controlled areas will be met by attack.