Hamas

After pager explosions

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

Palestinian Authority directs clinics in Lebanon to help treat the wounded. Hamas and Islamic Jihad express full support for Hezbollah.

For lasting peace, Hamas must be destroyed

Diplomatic agreements are a part of the history of war, but lasting diplomacy only exists in the aftermath of a decisive victory.

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

Danon to UN:

Defeat of Hamas not only Israeli interest; humanitarian necessity

Israel's ambassador to the UN reminds the Security Council that 'the UNRWA workers who were killed last week are Hamas terrorists.'

Sinwar 'congratulates' Houthis for missile attack on Israel

Hamas leader praises his fellow Iranian proxy terrorists for launching a ballistic missile at Israel on Sunday morning.

How detained terrorists help forces fighting in Gaza

Information received while interrogating terrorists is sent to combat soldiers in Gaza. These terrorists also accompany IDF forces to battle.

Report:

This is how Yahya Sinwar has avoided assassination for 11 months

Hamas leader uses low-tech communications system he developed in prison that eschews electronic communication to avoid detection, Wall Street Journal reports.

Senior Hamas official:

'We still have ample resources to fight Israel'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells AFP that "the resistance has a high ability to continue" fighting Israel, after Gallant said Hamas "no longer exists" as a military formation in Gaza.

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

The Fatah organization, which represents the Palestinian Authority, publishes message of encouragement to Nukhba terrorists who carried out the October 7 massacre.

Over 'fabricated Gaza articles'

Several columnists quit Jewish Chronicle

Several prominent columnists resign from world's oldest Jewish newspaper following allegations it published articles written by former IDF soldier about the Gaza conflict, based on “wild fabrications”.

'Frmr. MK who condoned massacre will not talk in our studio'

Former MK Abdulmalik Dehamshe condoned the October 7th massacre and after a complaint was filed with the police, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation announces it will not invite him to the studios again.

The long arm of the Jewish People

The State of Israel carries on Simon Wiesenthal's legacy, but the international community has not given Israel the credit it deserves. If Israel was not taking care of business, these very same terrorists would spread to the US shores.

Marc Lamont Hill again defends Hamas in panel with Tlaib, Bush

CUNY prof. who was fired from CNN for calling for 'free Palestine from the river to the sea' says it is not appropriate to tell Hamas 'how to liberate themselves' in Congressional Black Caucus discussion.

October 7: 1,500 rockets fired within the first 20 minutes

As Hamas terrorists rained 1,500 rockets on Israel within the first 20 minutes of the October 7 attack, a wave of 1,500 elite Nukhba terrorists used the cover provided by the sirens to infiltrate Israel, report says.

IDF: We did not strike fuel facility in Gaza

IDF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists in two military structures in Gaza City, stresses: 'We did not strike fuel facility.'

Pope against Hamas, Israel

'I do not think they are taking steps to make peace'

Pope Francis decries deaths of children in Israeli strikes in Gaza: When you see bodies of killed children under the presumption that some guerrillas are there, this is ugly.

Discusses Gaza ceasefire

Turkey's spy chief meets Hamas delegation in Ankara

Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency, meets delegation from Hamas’ political bureau leadership. Turkish official says Turkey has been urging Hamas to soften its positions and move towards an agreement.

Psychological terror:

Hostage Alex Lobanov's family authorizes publication of his video

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News does not cooperate with the murderous organization's psychological terrorism and will not publish the footage. Lobanov's wife: This is what a holocaust looks like.

Military Correspondent:

'Not all tunnels blocked on Egyptian side as IDF claimed'

Mako military correspondent Shai Levi reports that some of the tunnels located in Philadelphia were not blocked on the Egyptian side as the IDF spokesperson published.

IDF:

Hamas Rafah Brigade dismantled

IDF troops have destroyed 80% of the underground tunnel routes located near and beneath the Philadelphi Corridor.

IDF: 3 of 9 Hamas terrorists killed in strike worked for UNRWA

Following reports UNRWA employees were killed in an IDF airstrike on a Hamas command center at the former Al Jaouni School, IDF releases names of 9 Hamas terrorists who were killed in the strike, including 3 who were also employed by UNRWA.

Hamas:

'Ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions'

Hamas meets Egyptian and Qatari mediators, says it is ready to implement an "immediate" ceasefire based on previous US proposal without new conditions.

Terrorist who held Noa Marciano captive eliminated

Abdallah abu Reala, who took part in the October 7 massacre and was responsible for holding murdered hostage Noa Marciano captive, eliminated.

Hamas commander's letter:

70% of Hamas weapons destroyed, 50% of forces killed or wounded

Defense Minister Gallant presents letter written by eliminated senior Hamas commander detailing the terrorist organization's losses in the war.

IDF strikes terrorist command center in school building

According to the IDF, the command and control center, which was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Al Jaouni School, was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Billions of NIS:

This is how much Hamas makes from humanitarian aid

According to estimates, Hamas takes control over vast amounts of humanitarian aid to Gaza and finances salaries for terrorists.

Blinken:

'We'll present a new proposal for a hostage deal very soon'

Secretary of State downplays pessimism over the prospects of a hostage release deal: More than 90 percent of the issues have been agreed. We’re working intensely with our Egyptian and Qatari counterparts to work together to bridge any remaining gaps.

ICC chief prosecutor:

'Expedite decision on arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant'

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to expedite their decision on his request for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders.

Footage of Hamas tunnel

Liberman: Stop all the aid to Gaza

Politicians respond to footage from the tunnel where six hostages were murdered. Ben Gvir: The response to this should be clear. Bennett: Abominable Nazi enemy.

From the tunnel:

Sinwar congratulates Algerian President

Hamas issues official statement in the name of Yahya Sinwar, congratulating Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the occasion of his election victory.

Sen. Cotton to UN:

'Is Hamas a terrorist organization?'

Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, highlighting his refusal to call Hamas a terrorist organization in the wake of their execution of six hostages.

Hamas attempts to incite an intifada in Judea and Samaria

Hamas has called on the residents of Judea and Samaria to escalate the struggle against the 'occupation' and settlers, emphasizing that security should be denied to Israel at any cost.

Freed hostage reveals:

'I slept on sand and stones with my hands tied behind my back'

Liam Or, a teenager who was released in November 2023, reveals he was given a small piece of cake each day "so that I'd die slowly, not quickly."

IDF:

Hamas Tel Al-Sultan Battalion chain of command eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, soldiers from the 401st Brigade identified several terrorist cells operating drones in the Rafah area. The forces directed an IAF aircraft, which eliminated the terrorists. In the strike, the commander of Hamas’ Tel al-Sultan Battalion, Mahmoud Hamdan, and three additional company commanders from the battalion were eliminated.

Hamas command & control center in mosque struck in Bureij

IDF strikes structure that previously served as the 'Al Farouq' Mosque and was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and conduct terrorist activities against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Strike on October 7 terrorists

Hamas commanders take shelter among Gaza civilians

Three senior Hamas commanders took cover in a humanitarian area while attempting to escape a targeted IDF strike, report says. IDF: Samer Ismail Khadr Abu Daqqa, Osama Tabesh, and Ayman Mabhouh struck in targeted operation.

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.