News and updates about Hamas

Gaza:

Terrorists who fired on IDF soldiers from UNRWA clinic eliminated

162nd Division in northern Gaza eliminates dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle.

Terrorists who fired on IDF soldiers from UNRWA clinic eliminated

Cleared for publication:

Hamas' Turkey branch directed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv

Abed Balaal, a senior Hamas commander in Turkey deported in exchange for Gilad Shalit, was behind the Tel Aviv bombing attack about two months ago.

Hamas' Turkey branch directed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv

Defense Minister:

Chance hostages will be smuggled out of Gaza is minimal

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with relatives of the hostages, responding to inquiry regarding possibility that they may no longer be in Gaza.

Chance hostages will be smuggled out of Gaza is minimal

Hamas:

'Pressure on Netanyahu is required to reach a deal'

Senior Hamas official says the group is ready to implement agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release deal which was reached at the beginning of July, but without any additional conditions.

'Pressure on Netanyahu is required to reach a deal'

US poll:

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

The Harvard Harris survey shows that Americans have a more positive view on Israel than the Supreme Court, CNN and X.

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

Hamas Aerial Unit head eliminated

Samer Abu Daqqa was responsible for carrying out numerous terror attacks, including launching drones and UAVs towards Israeli territory and IDF troops.

Hamas Aerial Unit head eliminated

Sderot:

Families of 'deadly minibus' victims file lawsuit

Families of 'deadly minibus' victims file a lawsuit of NIS 12 million against the municipality of Sderot and Motorola Solutions, which is responsible for the mobile shelter where they were murdered: 'They were left helpless.'

Families of 'deadly minibus' victims file lawsuit

Recording

Gazan: 'Hamas hitting us with sticks to stop us from evacuating'

Gazan civilians told the IDF that Hamas is actively preventing Gazan civilians from heeding the IDF’s calls to move away from the combat zone in Jabaliya.

Gazan: 'Hamas hitting us with sticks to stop us from evacuating'

Month after airstrike

Report: Hamas aerial unit commander succumbs to wounds

Last month Samer Abu Dakah was targeted in an IDF airstrike on the humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis. According to al-Hadath, he has been pronounced dead.

Report: Hamas aerial unit commander succumbs to wounds

Hamas planned Sept. 11-style toppling of a Tel Aviv skyscraper

Newly disclosed documents show that Hamas had plans for assaults even larger than the October 7th massacre.

Hamas planned Sept. 11-style toppling of a Tel Aviv skyscraper

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

UN report blames Israel, not Hamas, for starvation of hostages

Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of Human Rights Voices speaks to Arutz Sheva about new report on the Gaza war by UN official Navi Pillay accusing Israel of many war crimes while downplaying or denying the war crimes of Hamas.

UN report blames Israel, not Hamas, for starvation of hostages

Egypt pushes for ceasefire and exchange deal

In talks between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo, Egyptians are pushing for a deal between the parties on the ruling of Gaza, as part of a cease-fire and exchange deal.

Egypt pushes for ceasefire and exchange deal

Watch: This is how Hamas takes over the humanitarian aid

Hamas terrorists succeed in taking over about half of the humanitarian aid brought into Gaza - and selling it for a high price in order to fund its terror operations.

Watch: This is how Hamas takes over the humanitarian aid

Biden adviser:

'Sinwar is alive and remains the decision maker'

White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk tells American rabbis that the US believes that Hamas leader Sinwar is alive and likely hiding in a tunnel under Gaza with hostages nearby.

'Sinwar is alive and remains the decision maker'

No tunnel is too deep:

IDF threatens to eliminate Sinwar

The IDF distributed flyers in the Al Mawasi region of Gaza, with a message to Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar: 'Sinwar, there is no tunnel too deep. Ask Nasrallah!'

IDF threatens to eliminate Sinwar

Report: Hamas leader ordered return of suicide bombings

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has ordered that the suicide bombings which characterized the Second Intifada be restarted, WSJ reports.

Report: Hamas leader ordered return of suicide bombings

Harris:

'Progress in ceasefire is meaningless unless a deal is reached'

US Vice President Kamala Harris in interview with Stephen Colbert: We must have a ceasefire and a hostage deal as immediately as possible.

'Progress in ceasefire is meaningless unless a deal is reached'

Hamas: We will not agree to the deportation of Sinwar from Gaza

Senior Hamas official rules out the possibility of an agreement with Israel under which the Hamas leadership in the Gaza Strip will be deported to Sudan.

Hamas: We will not agree to the deportation of Sinwar from Gaza

Bennett to Jordan Peterson:

'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joined Jordan Peterson for an interview about the ongoing struggle against terrosim in the Middle East.

'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

In Gaza, Judea and Samaria:

The haredi battalion's New Year miracle and big catch

A Hamas terrorist in Gaza had a clear shot at the head of a Netzah Yehuda soldier - and missed. In Samaria, the battalion's soldiers caught a car carrying a large amount of ammunition.

The haredi battalion's New Year miracle and big catch

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

'London Against Hamas' group posts maps of Hamas tunnel system under Gaza throughout the London Underground on October 7 to highlight the plight of the hostages and Hamas' atrocities.

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

Hamas spokesman::

US aid to Israel will end in the future

Abu Obaydah, Hamas spokesman, takes pride in October 7 attack and conducting terror attacks against Israel.

US aid to Israel will end in the future

After extended silence:

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar

IDF investigates rumors of the Hamas leader's assassination, Al-Arabiya reports that Sinwar contacted his associates in Qatar.

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar

US:

Committed to Israel's security, promote stability in Middle East

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: 'My prayers today are with those murdered by Hamas, the survivors, and all who are still working courageously to bring their loved ones home and end the suffering.'

Committed to Israel's security, promote stability in Middle East

One year later, zero indictments filed against Nukhba terrorists

MKs from both sides of the aisle outraged at statements by State Prosecutor's Office rep. regarding progress of investigations against Hamas Nukhba terrorists responsible for October 7 massacre.

One year later, zero indictments filed against Nukhba terrorists

Hamas launches missiles barrage towards central Israel

Hamas' military wing takes responsibility for rocket fire on Tel Aviv, says missiles used were M-90s. Two lightly injured from shrapnel in Kfar Chabad.

Hamas launches missiles barrage towards central Israel

Fearing elimination

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Following the elimination of Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, senior Hamas officials have been fleeing Lebanon and Iran due to fear of being eliminated by Israel.

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Back-to-school for Hamas and Co.

If universities are not producing high-level engineers, doctors, filmmakers, physicists and more, the works gummed up by radicals who turn schools into soapboxes for their propaganda, it will be a victory for Iran and its proxies. Op-ed.

Back-to-school for Hamas and Co.

IDF reveals:

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Marking 1 year since the October 7th Massacre, the IDF established an exhibition displaying the items seized from Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7th, as well as during the combat in the Gaza Strip, to showcase them to the world.

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

From Hamas' perspective:

This is how the October 7 attack was planned

A new study by Lt. Col. (res.) Jonathan Halevi reveals that as early as December 2022, Yahya Sinwar unveiled the name he chose for the October 7 attack.

This is how the October 7 attack was planned

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

IDF launches operation in Jabaliya in northern Gaza in light of intelligence showing gathering of Hamas terrorists, efforts by Hamas to rebuild its terror infrastructure there.

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

UN chief:

'We must repeat our utter condemnation of Hamas'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres releases video statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 massacre: October 7th scarred souls, I demand once again the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

'We must repeat our utter condemnation of Hamas'

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to recent events, promises Israel is prepared for potential terror attacks on first anniversary of October 7 massacre, adds Israel will respond to Iran missile attack 'in a place and time of our choosing, according to the directives of the political echelon.'

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

In joint statement, IDF and ISA confirm that at least 12 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in a strike intended to thwart an imminent terror attack.

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

US Authorities:

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

The FBI believes that Jewish communities may be targeted on the anniversary of the Hamas invasion.

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

IDF eliminates head of Hamas government in Gaza

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist Rawhi Mushtaha, the head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas government in Gaza

Gaza:

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

Hamas claims responsibility for Jaffa terror attack

Hamas says the two terrorists from Hebron who murdered seven people in Jaffa were members of the group.

Hamas claims responsibility for Jaffa terror attack

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Gaza City school

IDF takes out Hamas command and control center embedded in UNRWA's Shejaiya school in Gaza City.

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Gaza City school

UNRWA head:

'I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander'

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN “Palestinian refugee” agency, denies knowing that UNRWA employee who was eliminated in Lebanon was a Hamas commander.

'I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander'

Hamas announces:

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amin, senior UNRWA employee and senior Hamas official, killed in strike in Lebanon.

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

Pompeo:

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

Former US Secretary of State says it is a mistake for the United States to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Ahmad Muhammad Fahd, head of the Hamas terrorist network in southern Syria, eliminated in IDF strike.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Hamas:

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Hamas condemns elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, slams 'barbaric Zionist aggression' which the terror group says shows the 'cruel' nature of Israel.

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

IDF:

Hamas has been militarily defeated

IDF claims that Hamas has been militarily defeated and has lost its ability to function as a military organization. Hamas has become a guerrilla and terrorist organization.

Hamas has been militarily defeated

Edelstein to Netanyahu:

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

Gaza:

Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks eliminated

IDF, ISA continue targeted eliminations in Gaza, taking out terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in communities along the Israel-Gaza border.

Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks eliminated

'The day after'

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Hamas terror group agrees to give up control of Gaza crossings 'the day after' the war in Gaza ends, ceding to rival group led by Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders officially introduces legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, claims Netanyahu is thwarting ceasefire efforts.

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Report:

Israel planted spying devices in Gazans' tents

Hamas' internal security reported that it found eavesdropping devices planted by Israeli intelligence disguised as objects such as rocks.

Israel planted spying devices in Gazans' tents

Five Arabs from Jerusalem arrested for funding terrorism

One of the suspects is a dominant Hamas operative in Shuafat and used his several businesses to launder money for the terror organization.

Five Arabs from Jerusalem arrested for funding terrorism

IDF brings bodies from Gaza to check if they were Sinwar

Israeli media reports multiple bodies examined to check if they were the corpse of the Hamas leader and October 7 mastermind. The tests showed Sinwar was not among those bodies.

IDF brings bodies from Gaza to check if they were Sinwar

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is asked whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive, responds, 'I can neither confirm nor deny.'

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

In central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound

IAF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center that previously served as the “Khaled ibn al-Walid” School.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound

John Kirby:

'Sinwar doesn't seem prepared at all to keep negotiating'

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said that the US still believes that it is not in Israel's best interests to go to war against Hezbollah.

'Sinwar doesn't seem prepared at all to keep negotiating'

Arab miscalculation about the Jewish fighting spirit

They never thought that Israel would have the stomach for the long fight and resist the pressures by the United States. Op-ed.

Arab miscalculation about the Jewish fighting spirit

Two terrorists who held hostages eliminated

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals that two of the terrorists who held the six hostages who were murdered in captivity have been eliminated.

Two terrorists who held hostages eliminated

Hamas terrorists take over humanitarian aid truck

Armed terrorists eliminated while trying to take over humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza; IDF strikes Hamas command and control center embedded in Gaza's Al Falah School.

Hamas terrorists take over humanitarian aid truck

IDF eliminates key Hamas intelligence operative

IDF eliminates key Hamas terrorist, strikes 20 terror targets in central and southern Gaza.

IDF eliminates key Hamas intelligence operative

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

'No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like that which exists in Israel has been treated in this prejudicial manner by the Prosecutor,' Foreign Ministry slams.

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction