Hamas

Greenblatt: Hamas is hurting everyone

Trump envoy criticizes Hamas for carrying out attacks against Israel while failing to invest resources in Gazans.

British teen leader sparks new controversy with Israel tour job

Reform Movement youth leader who participated in 'Kaddish for Gaza' joins Israel tour sponsored by Liberal Judaism.

'Gazans, demand that Hamas cease its terror'

Head of the Gaza District Coordination and Liaison Administration turns to Gazans and says their lives would be better without Hamas terror.

Rioter shot during clashes on Israeli-Gaza border dies

Gaza rioter shot by IDF forces securing the border dies in Jerusalem hospital.

'Hamas knows our response is limited'

MK Ksenia Svetlova says Israeli deterrence is weakening and Hamas knows Israel isn't interested in a military operation in Gaza.

Hamas: Israel's actions will have 'grave consequences'

Hamas warns Israel following decision to reduce the transfer of fuel and gas through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

One rocket is one too many

Rabbi David Fendel says that Hamas’ goal is to destroy Israel in stages, but he adds that Israel is “not defeatable.”

'Act decisively and eliminate terrorism'

National Union party protests Defense Minister Liberman's response to Hamas terror.

'Steel wall of a determined government'

Prime Minister warns Hamas against continuing to provoke Israel. 'We're in process involving exchanges of blows.'

IDF strikes Gaza in response to firebomb attacks

Four fires started in Israel by incendiary balloon attacks Monday.

'There is no cease-fire - we have to strike the terrorists'

Sderot mayor says government, army must make Hamas pay the price for attacking his city and not leave Sderot on its own.

ANALYSIS: Israel's Gaza dilemma

Snippet: Netanyahu's seeming restraint on the Gaza front is a calculated balance of the risks Israel faces from all directions.

Turkish terror suspect deported from Israel

Israel expels 27-year-old Turkish woman accused of working on behalf of Hamas terror organization during trip to Israel.

Haniyeh: Lift the 'siege' or the escalation will continue

Hamas leader threatens Israel, warns of further escalation unless the “siege” on Gaza is lifted.

Livni: Pressure Hamas just like we pressure Iran

MK Livni criticizes government's conduct regarding Hamas.

Greenblatt to Hamas: Try peace

Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations rips Hamas for organizing border protests and firing rockets at Israel.

IDF General: Israel to target terrorists launching terror kites

After months of standing by as flaming kites scorched Israel's south, Southern Command head says the rules have changed.

Hamas won latest bout with Israel, most Israelis believe

According to poll, 61% of Israelis think cease fire after weekend escalation down south was a mistake.

Cabinet: Retaliate for every terror kite launched from Gaza

Security Cabinet instructs defense establishment to respond to every incendiary kite and balloon after terrorists launch 100 rockets.

IDF deploys missile defense system in Tel Aviv area

Follow escalation with Gaza terror groups, IDF deploys extra Iron Dome missile defense batteries to Tel Aviv area, southern Israel.

Kindergarten or training facility for kidnapping soldiers?

After Hamas claims IDF bombed kindergarten, COGAT publishes footage showing Hamas terrorists training at the site to kidnap a soldier.

'We oppose a ceasefire dictated by Hamas'

Minister Bennett, a member of the cabinet, says agreement to a ceasefire will lead to further escalation.

Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire does not include kites

Gaza terror groups say ceasefire with Israel doesn't include launching of terror kites, considered an act of 'freedom of expression.'

IDF: These are the sites that were attacked in Gaza

IDF targeted a building which allegedly served as a library and in fact was used by Hamas as a training facility.

Bennett: Restraint creates escalation

Jewish Home chairman: The formula whereby Hamas dictates the ceasefire is a grave mistake.

Hamas: We reached a ceasefire agreement with Israel

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, claim Israel agreed to a ceasefire. Israeli official: Facts on the ground will determine what happens next.

IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnels

PM Netanyahu says IDF attacks on Hamas were strongest since 2014's Operation Protective Edge. IDF: Hamas leaders are still underground.

Report: Hamas planning drone attacks deep in Israeli territory

Hamas terror group planning to step up arson attacks on Israel, replace balloons and kites carrying incendiary devices with armed drones.

Ya'alon: Stop being complacent

Former Defense Minister says Hamas should have paid a price for the kite terrorism a long time ago.

Israel to UN: Why no condemnation of Hamas attacks?

Israeli ambassador to UN calls on Dep. Secretary-General of UN to formally condemn Hamas for arson attacks.

Did Trump cut funding to the Palestinian Authority?

Nine Democratic members of Congress claim US has frozen all funding to Palestinian Authority, insist Trump release funds, clarify status.

IDF fires on balloon arsonists, captures infiltrator

Infiltrator caught with explosives attempting to attack IDF troops as aircraft fires at terrorists launching arson balloons.

Hamas 'ready' for reconciliation with Palestinian Authority

Hamas sets conditions for peace agreement with Palestinian Authority, agrees to meet in Cairo for negotiations.

Hamas bans fruit imports from Israel

Angry over closure of Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas informs Gazan merchants it would stop fruit imports from Israel.

'Hamas in Gaza is deterred - we will restore quiet'

IDF Spokesperson says kite terrorism is proof of IDF's deterrent capability.

Lapid calls for greater force against Hamas

Yesh Atid chairman says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is not Israel's problem, but it is forced to deal with its ramifications.

UN envoy concerned over Kerem Shalom closure

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov urges Israel to reverse decision to close crossing to Gaza.

Hamas: We infiltrated Israel and collected information

Al-Qassam Brigades say terrorists infiltrated Israeli territory and spied on IDF base ahead of attack during Operation Protective Edge.

Director of banned TV station: Israel violates human rights

Director of Al Quds television criticizes Defense Ministry’s decision to declare the channel a terrorist organization.

Cabinet to discuss earthquake preparations

PM says steps to deal with Hamas, prepare for serious earthquakes underway, praises Israel's ranking as 8th most powerful nation.

Qatar: End Gaza riots by letting Gazans work in Israel

Diplomat from Gulf Arab state pushes plan under which Israel would allow 5,000 Gaza workers into Israel in bid to end balloon terror wave.

Hamas presents condition for deal with Israel

Deputy chairman of Palestinian parliament: Resistance will not approve exchange deal before rearrested are freed.

Turkey vows to retaliate after Turkish woman indicted in Israel

'We will retaliate against this', says Turkish FM, after woman charged in Israel for supporting Hamas terror group.

Ex-Labor chief: Wipe out Hamas leaders

Former Labor party head and ex-General Amram Mitzna says Israel must deal with kite terrorism by assasinating Hamas commanders.

ANALYSIS: Finding a way out of the Palestinian Arab quagmire

Will cutting funds to PA empower Hamas, or force the PA to cut terror spending? Will rehabilitating Gaza improve the security situation?

Report: Germany mediating between Hamas and Israel

Arabic newspaper reports Germany has been involved in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a prisoner exchange deal.

Hamas to the PA: Leave the students alone

Hamas officials accuses PA of policy of political arrests in an attempt to disguise an attempt to reconnect with the Americans.

Deal with Hamas on the way?

Hamas-affiliated journalist claims process underway for deal in which bodies of soldiers and civilians held by Hamas will be returned.

Justice Minister: An opportunity to bring our soldiers home

Justice Minister Shaked says Israel won't release recaptured 'Shalit deal' terrorists as precondition to return of IDF soldiers, civilians.

The Arab world owns up to Palestinian violence and rejectionism

Brigadier General Manelis: Hamas invented a new weapon

IDF Spokesperson tells French parliament Hamas 'uses children's toy to burn 30,000 dunams of fields, has no respect for human life.'

Hamas's new espionage system exposed

Hamas plot to upload applications to official Google store to make soldiers download spyware uncovered by alert soldiers.

British youth leader fired from tour over ‘Kaddish for Gaza’

Reform movement youth leader removed as leader of youth group summer tour in Israel over participation in memorial for Gaza terrorists.

Hamas: PA making it difficult to foil 'Deal of the Century'

Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority of harming national interest.

Terrorist killed in Gaza infiltration attempt

IDF troops fire on 4 terrorists who breached border fence and attempted to set fire to military post.

Twitter blocks active Hamas, Hezbollah accounts in Israel

Blockings come two weeks after Public Security Minister sends letter saying Twitter 'irresponsive to requests to remove terror content.'

Report: Abbas to form unity government with Hamas

PA chairman reportedly pursuing new unity coalition with Hamas to blunt US efforts towards peace circumventing PA.

Qatari official: Hamas and Israel negotiating indirectly

Qatari diplomat says there are indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in an attempt to reach a deal on Gaza.

Gaza bomb found in Israeli forest

Bomb squad dispatched to forest near Kiryat Gat after explosive device discovered. Police suspect kite or balloon used as delivery system.

Greenblatt: Gazans deserve more

Trump’s envoy points out the destructive consequences of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.