Hamas

Operated in humanitarian area

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional means.

Hamas:

'A deal should be forced on Netanyahu'

Senior Hamas official reiterates the group's demands, including a complete cessation of hostilities and a complete withdrawal of Israel from the Gaza Strip.

Report:

3 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Dec. were killed by IDF

Hebrew media reports Ron Sherman, Nik Beizer and Elia Toledano were killed in the same tunnel where Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour was eliminated, and the IDF has known for months.

SA Chief Rabbi:

Why a ceasefire is not the answer to the Israel-Hamas war

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says a ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war is not just misguided, but a dangerous betrayal of justice, and the West’s insistence that Israel negotiate with Hamas emboldens terror, and hastens an attack on the West.

Gantz to Blinken: Support Israel in increasing pressure on Hamas

Minister Benny Gantz speaks with US Sec of State Antony Blinken, thanking him for the US' support in crafting a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal and urging the world to support placing pressure on Hamas.

Gallant:

'Sinwar will make a mistake like Deif, we will get to him'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the Netzarim area: We will continue to apply pressure, and we will cripple Hamas.

The final moments of the six hostages' lives

Preliminary investigation presented to the families of the six hostages murdered in Gaza finds they were kept in a narrow tunnel, without air, toilets or showers.

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

In Rafah, IDF troops eliminated terrorists, conducted targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, and located large quantities of weapons in the area.

Netanyahu after Allenby attack:

"In the Middle East, without the sword, there is no 'forever'"

PM addresses deadly shooting in which 3 civilians were murdered today during Cabinet meeting, says Israelis are not falling for Hamas' psychological warfare tactics.

Nancy Pelosi:

'US should more fully leverage its relationship with Israel'

Former US House Speaker denounces Hamas' October 7 attack, but says the US should “more fully leverage” its relationship with Israel to reduce civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

Hostage release deal

CIA Director: Both sides need to make difficult compromises

CIA Director William Burns says a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made in the next several days: 90% of the paragraphs have been agreed upon.

Freed hostage recalls his time with murdered hostage

Andrey Kozlov, who was rescued from Hamas captivity during Operation Arnon, recalls the time he spent with Alex Lobanov, who was murdered in captivity and whose body was recovered from the Gaza Strip.

Arab source: Hamas didn't toughen its positions

Hamas is demanding that a higher number of high-profle terrorists with blood on their hands be released in a prisoner swap deal - even in exchange for 'humanitarian' hostages.

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in two Gaza schools

IDF removes Hamas command and control center from Gaza's 'Amr Ibn al-As' school in northern Gaza, says command center was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks on the IDF and the State of Israel.

'We had to smile'

Released hostage gives details on Hamas' hostage videos

Released hostage Aviva Siegel details how she was forced to say her lines 'again and again,' says Hamas tried to make her look presentable before taking photos. 'We had to sit next to them and smile and say everything is OK, just for the picture.'

In northern Gaza:

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building

Israel Air Force conducts precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the “Halima al-Sa'diyya” School.

Due to his death

ICC ends proceedings against Ismail Haniyeh

International Criminal Court announces it has terminated proceedings against former Hamas political bureau leader who was eliminated. ICC chief prosecutor still seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Ambassador Hotovely:

'The international pressure should be on Hamas'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UK: Hamas is using children as shields while committing unspeakable crimes. In order to have a better future, we need to put more pressure on Hamas.

Using the hostages:

Hamas document reveals psychological warfare strategy

German newspaper Bild reports on Hamas document detailing how the terror group seeks to shift blame in Israel for hostages' plight to the government and blame for lack of a deal internationally to Israel.

Blinken:

'Nearly 90% of the Gaza ceasefire deal is agreed'

Secretary of State says it is incumbent on both Israel and Hamas to say yes on remaining issues to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal: The mediators will share their thoughts on how to resolve the issues.

David Friedman:

'You've got to pick a side between good and evil'

Former US Ambassador to Israel notes the absurdity of Biden administration pressuring Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas leaders they indicted: Why would anybody think that someone who brutally murdered 1,200 people and kidnaped another 250 would want a deal?

Psychological terror continues

Hamas releases footage of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Hamas publishes a video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the six hostages who were murdered in captivity and whose bodies were recovered from the Gaza Strip this week.

Families of Hamas victims petition Supreme Court against Gaza aid

Petition filed by B'Tzalmo human rights organization on behalf of families of victims of October 7 and hostages states aid allowed into Gaza ends up in Hamas hands and constitutes support for terrorism.

US admits: Hamas toughening up its position

US official says Hamas' positions are becoming less flexible, terror group's demands are different than they were several months ago.

IDF destroys Hamas command center embedded in humanitarian area

Israeli forces evacuate civilians from Deir al-Balah humanitarian area, destroy command and control center used by Hamas, Islamic Jihad. 'Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip brutally exploit Gazans for their terrorist activities. '

Hamas:

'No need for new proposals, pressure Netanyahu'

Hamas again rejects renewed negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release deal, calls for pressure on Netanyahu to accept proposal.

US official:

'We can account for Israel's security if it leaves Philadelphi'

Senior US official rejects claims that proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal would endanger Israel's security: That is just fundamentally untrue.

What's delaying the October 7th terrorists' trials?

While the justice system is working to prepare cases against the terrorists who committed the massacre in southern Israel, they have not even been indicted yet, and it will take more time.

Psychological terrorism

Hamas releases footage of hostages who were murdered in captivity

Hamas published footage in which Alexander Lobanov and Carmel Gat, who were murdered last week, beg Israelis to protest for their release.

IDF Arabic spokesman reveals:

This is how terrorists exploit Gazan civilians

IDF Arabic language spokesman Avichay Adraee revealed a Hamas document citing a senior Islamic Jihad official who called 1,000 deaths by failed rocket launches 'the price of war.'

Siege on northern Gaza:

The 'Generals Plan' for the war

The 'Commanders and Reserve Soldiers' Forum presented to the public the "Generals Plan" to defeat Hamas, which involves laying siege to Hamas forces in northern Gaza and applying pressure on Sinwar.

National Security Min.:

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

Mother of murdered hostage:

'Ori would refuse to be released in exchange for a terrorist'

Mother of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, talks about her son, the rumors that upset her, and says, 'A hostage deal must include everyone, without exception.'

Initial findings:

Hamas identified IDF forces approaching & murdered the 6 hostages

Initial IDF investigation following the deaths of six hostages in Gaza shows that Hamas observed the forces approaching the area near the hostages, decided to murder them.

Over Oct. 7 attack:

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

The psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Ori Danino

Hamas publishes a video of Ori Danino, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were recovered this week from the Gaza Strip.

Global Imams Council:

'Hamas responsible for deaths and suffering since Oct. 7'

Global Imams Council condemns execution of hostages by Hamas terrorists and calls on all religious leaders to 'unite against acts of terror and work towards a future of peace and respect for human life.'

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

The IAF struck a Hamas control center that was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Numaa College in Gaza City.

Ritchie Torres:

'Newsflash to media: Hostages didn't 'die,' they were murdered'

NY Democratic Congressman criticizes media for saying the 6 hostages Hamas executed, including US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 'died' instead of saying they were murdered.

Expert:

Hamas' governing abilities will survive - unless someone wakes up

Former ISA official Yossi Amrosi warns humanitarian aid shipments allow Hamas to continue controlling Gaza's population, notes, 'Every police officer is a Hamas terrorist.'

IDF destroys transportation rail in northern Gaza terror tunnel

Transportation rail discovered within terror tunnel as IDF destroys terror tunnel over one kilometer long in northern Gaza.

Report: Hamas rebuilding its abilities in northern Gaza

Israel's defense echelon has identified signs of renewed terror activity in northern Gaza, including the enlistment of thousands of new terrorists to Hamas' ranks.

Nukhba terrorist who commanded Netiv Ha'asara massacre eliminated

IDF, ISA, announce the death of terrorist Ahmed Fozi Nazer Muhammad Wadia, who led the massacre in Netiv Ha'asara on the morning of October 7, 2023.

Cutting the branch you are sitting on

Ministers' disagreements with the prime minister should be handled privately. It's crucial to show unity when going public to prevent adversaries from taking advantage. Opinion.

New footage released of kidnapping of 84-year-old Elma Avraham

Avraham, a resident of Nahal Oz, seen in the footage as a terrorist orders her to forcefully exit the kibbutz, while speaking to her in Arabic.

Hamas flag waved at anti-Israel protest in New York City

Thousands of anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate in New York City, some waving Hamas flags. White House: We condemn any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas.

Nikki Haley:

'Harris and Biden need to treat Hamas as a terror organization'

Following the murder of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, former US Ambassador to the UN urges Biden and Harris to treat Hamas like a terrorist organization instead of pressuring Israel to agree to a hostage release deal.

Psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Eden Yerushalmi

Hamas publishes a video of Eden Yerushalmi, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were retrieved by the IDF.

Hamas admits it murdered the 6 hostages

Hamas spokesman makes first admission terror group murdered 6 hostages last week, says instructions for how terrorists deal with hostages will change when the IDF approaches their positions.

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'

PM Netanyahu pushes back at criticism he has not done enough to secure a hostage deal, says demanding Israeli concessions right after Hamas murdered 6 hostages sends the wrong message.

Biden says again:

'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for murder of 6 hostages'

US President meets American hostage negotiating team following murder of 6 hostages, including US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, reaffirms 'importance of holding Hamas leaders accountable,' White House says.

Hamas terror tunnel strategy revealed

Hamas guidebook obtained by New York Times details the terrorist organization's tactics and strategies for using its tunnel network in combat, showing how it has survived 11 months of war.

Psychological terror:

Hamas threatens to release 'last message' of hostages it murdered

In an act of psychological terrorism, the Hamas terrorist organization released a video on the Telegram platform featuring the six hostages the organization murdered last week, threatening to release more footage later today.

Tim Walz:

'No one should endure the anguish of losing a child'

Vice President Harris' running mate sends condolences to the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Hamas is a brutal terrorist organization — and we condemn their continued atrocities against both Americans and Israelis.

Father of hostage:

'Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing'

Ronen Neutra, father of Omer Neutra, says White House National Security Advisor told families of hostages with US citizenship that Washington hopes negotiations for a hostage deal will conclude in a few weeks.

Sinwar's deputy:

'No withdrawal from Philadelphi? No deal'

Senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya stresses there will be no agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire without the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors.

Israel's Labor Union: Let Hamas win!

The Labor Union is giving Hamas the assurance that killing hostages is a good way to cause chaos in Israel - but ts planned political strike is illegal and opposed by the hostage families' Tikvah Forum.

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

Netanyahu:

'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'

Prime Minister reacts to murder of 6 hostages, tells Hamas terrorists and leaders 'you will pay the price.'

Biden:

'Devastated, outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered'

US President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, Sec. Blinken calls Hersh Goldberg-Polin an American hero.