News and updates about Hamas

IDF eliminates four Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

The IDF eliminated four Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in strikes across the Gaza Strip over the weekend, including a Hamas Nukhba cell commander and a sniper who targeted Israeli troops.

IDF eliminates four Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Newly-released footage:

Ben Gvir warned of Hamas threat days before October 7

Otzma Yehudit releases footage of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir warning of Hamas' increased strength, calling for tougher action just three days before the October 7 massacre.

Ben Gvir warned of Hamas threat days before October 7

IDF eliminates two senior Hamas commanders in Gaza strikes

IDF, Shin Bet, eliminate Hamas military intelligence commander and engineering commander, accusing both of planning attacks and violating ceasefire.

IDF eliminates two senior Hamas commanders in Gaza strikes

Bodycam footage reveals:

Five terrorists arrested in Qabatiya operation

Paratroopers arrest five Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qabatiya; Battalion 202 raids over 50 locations in Binyamin during separate counterterrorism operation.

Five terrorists arrested in Qabatiya operation

Three terror suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria weapons raids

Israeli security forces arrest three suspects, including one with suspected Hamas ties, in operations in Bethlehem and Hebron.

Three terror suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria weapons raids

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

The IDF and ISA say the two terrorists helped funnel millions of shekels from Iran and Turkey to Hamas' military wing. A weapons storage facility in central Gaza was also destroyed.

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

Following terror attack:

IDF arrests 40 terror suspects in sweeping raids

Israeli security forces raid 400 locations across Judea and Samaria, arresting approximately 40 suspects, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, and destroying memorials honoring terrorists.

IDF arrests 40 terror suspects in sweeping raids

Netanyahu

'Hamas terorrists planned much larger attack on civilians'

Prime Minister Netanyahu orders security forces to cordon off Hebron following the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction, praises soldiers who thwarted a larger attack, and vows to pursue Hamas terrorists and those who sent them.

'Hamas terorrists planned much larger attack on civilians'

US ambassador to UN:

Blasts UN rapporteur for undermining US attack on narcoterrorists

Mike Waltz accuses UN rapporteur Ben Saul of undermining the US fight against narcoterrorist groups, citing Chinese funding and his repeated criticism of counterterrorism operations.

Blasts UN rapporteur for undermining US attack on narcoterrorists

At Kerem Shalom:

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks, demand Hamas disarmament

Protesters block approximately 50 aid trucks near Kerem Shalom, demanding Gaza's demilitarization, end to Hamas-empowering 'humanitarian' aid.

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks, demand Hamas disarmament

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

In unprecedented warning delivered through a UN official, Hamas threatens another October 7-style massacre, targeting Israel and abroad.

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

IDF eliminates terrorist who planned attack killing four soldiers

IDF, ISA, eliminate Nukhba terrorist involved in planning explosive attack that killed four soldiers from IDF's Battalion 52 last year.

IDF eliminates terrorist who planned attack killing four soldiers

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Akram Bassam Shaaban Yassin, a senior Hamas official responsible for protecting the terrorist organization's leadership.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who participated in the abduction of Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre.

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

Captivity survivor's mother

'Netanyahu bears responsibility for nurturing Hamas in Gaza'

The mother of former hostage Avinatan Or blames the Prime Minister for allowing funds to flow to Hamas and for the prolonged war, but stops short of saying he should have resigned.

'Netanyahu bears responsibility for nurturing Hamas in Gaza'

Katz: IDF ready to destroy Hamas, demilitarize Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns time to destroy Hamas 'approaching,' says IDF is 'prepared' to demilitarize Gaza.

Katz: IDF ready to destroy Hamas, demilitarize Gaza

IDF reveals Hamas plot to bomb Gaza refugee camps

Newly-revealed Hamas document details plans to plant explosives near displaced civilians, triggering panic and allowing terrorists to escape advancing IDF forces.

IDF reveals Hamas plot to bomb Gaza refugee camps

IDF eliminates three Hamas terrorists in Gaza strikes

IDF eliminated three Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza who were involved in weapons production, military engineering and efforts to restore the terror group's capabilities, in violation of the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates three Hamas terrorists in Gaza strikes

IDF eliminates 4 Hamas terrorists, including October 7 attacker

IDF eliminates four Hamas terrorists in separate strikes across Gaza, including Nukhba operative, sniper, and terrorist who infiltrated Israel during October 7 massacre.

IDF eliminates 4 Hamas terrorists, including October 7 attacker

IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander

In separate strikes, IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist, Hamas weapons production commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7.

IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander

Two years later

IDF reveals Sinwar's orders before October 7

Marking two years since Yahya Sinwar's elimination, the IDF releases a handwritten document in which the Hamas leader ordered terrorists to document atrocities on October 7.

IDF reveals Sinwar's orders before October 7

Letter by Sinwar's son:

'I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews'

Two years after Yahya Sinwar's elimination, the IDF reveals a letter from his 10-year-old son expressing longing for his father and a desire to shoot Jews.

'I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews'

Eisenkot vows to destroy Hamas within 18 months of becoming PM

Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot pledges to end Hamas rule in Gaza, dismantle its military wing within 18 months if elected Prime Minister, drawing sharp criticism from Likud and Amcha Yisrael.

Eisenkot vows to destroy Hamas within 18 months of becoming PM

IDF destroys Hamas tunnel crossing Gaza's Yellow Line

IDF troops destroy 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel crossing Yellow Line in Gaza, uncovering underground rooms intended for terrorists.

IDF destroys Hamas tunnel crossing Gaza's Yellow Line

Weeks before Oct. 7:

Sinwar warned Israel of an 'earthquake'

A mediator who met with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in September 2023 says he relayed a direct warning to Israeli security officials, but neither he nor the authorities anticipated the scale of the October 7 massacre.

Sinwar warned Israel of an 'earthquake'

IDF

Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in Gaza

The 99th Division completed 4 months of operations in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre and hostage captivity, and dismantling Hamas infrastructure.

Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in Gaza

Exposed:

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested five operatives in raids on groups in Ramallah and Yatta accused of serving as financial and organizational arms of Hamas and the PFLP.

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

Israel confirms:

Hamas extorts Gaza merchants, demands NIS 10,000 per aid truck

COGAT reveals Hamas demanding NIS 10,000 per humanitarian aid truck entering Gaza, threatening merchants who refuse to pay; private traders suspend shipments.

Hamas extorts Gaza merchants, demands NIS 10,000 per aid truck

Hamas commander involved in holding Israeli hostages eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Momen Ahmad Salameh Ay, who helped hold Israeli hostages captive and violated Gaze ceasefire, in Gaza City strike.

Hamas commander involved in holding Israeli hostages eliminated

Heated confrontation over UN's silence on Hamas crimes

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon confronted UN representative Vanessa Frazier over a report on children in armed conflict that he said ignores Hamas. "But you stay silent."

Heated confrontation over UN's silence on Hamas crimes

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terrorist meeting, killing three. In a separate strike, two Hamas Nukhba terrorists killed.

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Hungarian University honors Gaza terrorist, then removes tribute

Gaza terrorist honored by a Hungarian university as an outstanding student killed in the war. An Israeli exposes his terrorist activities, prompting the removal of the tribute.

Hungarian University honors Gaza terrorist, then removes tribute

Israel approves Board of Peace team to disarm Hamas

Israel has approved an American team's entry into Gaza to map sites where Hamas terrorists could surrender their weapons.

Israel approves Board of Peace team to disarm Hamas

Under Israel’s watchful eye:

How Qatar continued funneling aid into Gaza with Israeli approval

Israel allowed Qatar to funnel more than $100 million in aid to Gaza during the war and hostage negotiations, including fuel, food and infrastructure repairs, raising concerns that Hamas benefited indirectly.

How Qatar continued funneling aid into Gaza with Israeli approval

'Hamas is weak'

Avinatan Or’s mother reveals captor’s final words

Ditza Or says a Hamas captor told her son the group was too weak to hold the remaining hostages, arguing that military pressure forced their release.

Avinatan Or’s mother reveals captor’s final words

'You can't have it both ways'

Amit Segal challenges Avi Gil's October 7 account

Channel 12 News political commentator Amit Segal challenges claims made by Netanyahu's former military secretary, Avi Gil, regarding intelligence warnings ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack.

Amit Segal challenges Avi Gil's October 7 account

Between humans, lions, and hyenas

The humanity of animals and the barbarity of man. Opinion.

Between humans, lions, and hyenas

IDF strikes Hamas Nukhba gathering

Israeli airstrikes eliminate several Hamas Nukhba terrorists gathered in Gaza City, senior Islamic Jihad anti-tank commander in northern Gaza, amid continued ceasefire violations.

IDF strikes Hamas Nukhba gathering

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza, including Oct. 7 attacker

IDF, Shin Bet, eliminates Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7, Hamas Nukhba terrorist in separate strikes in Khan Yunis.

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza, including Oct. 7 attacker

Across the Gaza Strip:

IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities

Terrorist organizations used facilities to store dozens of weapons, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars, Kalashnikov rifles, and additional combat equipment.

IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities

Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

A Palestinian Arab with ties to Hamas was arrested on suspicion of posting a video glorifying the October 7 massacre on the third anniversary of the massacre.

Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

‘What are you afraid of?’

Man rips mask off protester’s face in New York

A confrontation caught on video shows a man challenging a pro-Palestinian protester in New York before ripping a Hamas mask off his face.

Man rips mask off protester’s face in New York

Palestinian Arab factions discuss postponing elections

Palestinian Arab factions are considering delaying November's legislative elections, with Islamic Jihad claiming an agreement and Fatah saying talks continue.

Palestinian Arab factions discuss postponing elections

Ra'am MK refuses to label Hamas a terrorist organization

MK Yasser Hujirat avoids calling Hamas a terrorist group and suggests anti-Netanyahu parties rule out cooperation with Ra'am merely to gain seats.

Ra'am MK refuses to label Hamas a terrorist organization

Zach and Montana

Showing real 10/7 footage to 10/7 deniers

On the third anniversary of October 7th, Zach Sage Fox and Montana Tucker put deniers in VR headsets to watch the footage from that day, then bring out two survivors who were there.

Showing real 10/7 footage to 10/7 deniers

From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.:

Former military sec. reveals what happened before Hamas attack

Former military secretary Avi Gil recounts the dramatic hours leading up to October 7, including the initial 3:55 a.m. alert, his 6:29 a.m. call to Netanyahu, and an alleged attempt to alter official records.

Former military sec. reveals what happened before Hamas attack

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in holding hostages

The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in Gaza who were involved in holding hostages and advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians, saying both violated the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in holding hostages

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in soldier’s abduction

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Ibrahim Alam, who aided abduction of Sgt. Shaked Dahan's body; second Hamas terrorist also eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in soldier’s abduction

Meir Ben-Shabbat:

Israel must prepare for copycat aviation attacks

Former National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat warns of potential copycat attacks following the Flydubai hijacking attempt, urges Israel to maintain military pressure on Hamas to thwart kidnapping plots.

Israel must prepare for copycat aviation attacks

On October 7

House leader condemns Hamas massacre, but also criticizes Israel

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns the October 7 Hamas massacre but also criticizes the devastation in Gaza and calls for a Palestinian state.

House leader condemns Hamas massacre, but also criticizes Israel

Knesset demands: Bring October 7 Nukhba terrorists to trial

ועדת החוקה פתחה בדקת דומייה ובקריאת תהילים את הדיון ביישום החוק להעמדת מחבלי הנוח'בה לדין.

Knesset demands: Bring October 7 Nukhba terrorists to trial

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

The IDF says Hamas terrorists used Kamal Adwan Hospital to stage attacks and restore military capabilities, including planting explosives near troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva

'Nukhba terrorists to go on trial within coming year'

Constitution Committee chairman explains why the Nukhba terrorists have still not been tried & provides an update on accelerated preparations for the trials.

'Nukhba terrorists to go on trial within coming year'

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

Southern Command chief issues warning to Hamas at ceremony in Eshkol: “Any attempt to attack IDF soldiers or residents of the Negev will be met with a sharp response."

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

US court allows lawsuit against Palestinian-American to proceed

US court allows lawsuit filed by US victims of October 7 massacre against businessman Bashar al-Masri, alleging that Masri provided assistance to Hamas, to proceed.

US court allows lawsuit against Palestinian-American to proceed

Netanyahu warns: Hamas may try to influence Israeli elections

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hamas may try to attack Israel ahead of elections to influence vote, warns Israel prepared to thwart such attempts, respond with 'tremendous force.'

Netanyahu warns: Hamas may try to influence Israeli elections

IDF destroys 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza

IDF troops operating east of Yellow Line destroy 1.5-kilometer underground terror tunnel as operations against Hamas infrastructure in northern Gaza continue.

IDF destroys 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza

Avinatan Or reveals: Terrorist promised another October 7

Hamas captivity survivor Avinatan Or shares terrorist's chilling message from just before his release - and his own powerful response.

Avinatan Or reveals: Terrorist promised another October 7

Katz raises Gaza alert ahead of October 7 anniversary

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders IDF to heighten readiness in Gaza following intelligence that Hamas may attempt attacks against Israeli forces.

Katz raises Gaza alert ahead of October 7 anniversary

Ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary:

Professor who backed Hamas to address Berkeley students

Former Columbia professor Mohamed Abdou, who expressed support for Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad after October 7, will address Berkeley students a day before the anniversary of the massacre.

Professor who backed Hamas to address Berkeley students