Hamas

Hamas threatens to delay deceased hostages' return

'Closing Rafah Crossing will delay transfer of additional deceased hostages,' Hamas threatens.

Hamas refuses to disarm, seeks continued control in Gaza

Senior Hamas official Mohammed Nazzal says the terror group won’t commit to disarmament and will retain control in Gaza, challenging Trump’s ceasefire plan.

Hamas hands over body of deceased hostage

Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.

Witkoff to visit Middle East amid Hamas refusal to return bodies

White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit the Middle East to push Gaza deal progress as tensions rise over Hamas’s refusal to return hostage bodies and efforts begin to stabilize and rebuild post-war Gaza.

After Hamas violates deal:

Israeli activists block aid trucks to Gaza

Activists from 'Tzav 9' block humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, demanding return of all deceased hostages before deal with Hamas continues.

Regulator: BBC committed 'serious breach' with Gaza documentary

Failure to disclose Hamas leader's ties to Gaza documentary robbed viewers of critical information, British regular Ofcom says.

Hamas leader in Judea and Samaria issues threats

Hamas leader in Judea and Samaria assures security prisoners remaining in prison that the organization will do everything to secure their release.

'Positive development': Moody's responds to hostage deal

Moody's calls Hamas agreement a 'positive' step for Israel’s credit rating, but warns of risks of next stages.

Mamdani:

'Of course Hamas should lay down their arms'

At NYC mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani says Hamas should disarm, after previously avoiding the question in a Fox News interview.

Yosef-Chaim’s testimony:

'I was one second away from a bullet to the head'

Yosef-Chaim Ohana managed to convince Hamas terrorists not to shoot him, even after they pressed a gun to his temple. The captors also separated childhood friends Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David.

Trump warns Hamas:

'If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it'

President Trump warns Hamas to honor its commitment to return hostage bodies, saying, “If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it.”

Trump

'If Hamas keeps killing, we'll have no choice but to kill them'

US President warns on Truth Social that the killing of people in Gaza by Hamas is not part of the deal, could leave no choice but to "go in and kill them."

Sa'ar

'We know for certain Hamas can release more hostages'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar participates in a panel at the MED conference in Naples, hosted by Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, expresses concern about the violation of the agreement on the issue of the hostages by Hamas, and calls on the mediators to work towards an immediate solution.

Next to wads of cash:

New footage of post-elimination Yahya Sinwar

One year later, IDF released footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after his elimination in Rafah by Bislah Brigade troops.

It is not over, yet

When you leave evil breathing, you don’t preserve morality. You postpone tragedy. Opinion.

Former missing persons envoy:

'When we don't pressure Hamas, they do what they want'

Colonel (Res.) Lior Lotan, former Special Envoy on Hostages and Missing Persons in the Prime Minister's Office, responds to Hamas' repeated violations of the hostage deal, says 'war is not over.'

France: Hamas cannot rule or secure Gaza after the war

France, US, working with other countries to create international force to rebuild, and secure Gaza after the war.

"Civilians?"

In Gaza, it's not just Hamas

Distinguishing between civilians and terrorists in Gaza is not so simple.They may not all actively fight Israel, but they identify with the goal of destroying it. Opinion.

Ben Gvir:

'We will dismantle Hamas and enact death penalty for terrorists'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”

Huckabee:

'Grateful for freed hostages, but we must bring the fallen home'

Amb. Mike Huckabee urges Hamas to return all hostage remains, including two Americans, after only 9 bodies were released despite Trump’s deal. Hamas now claims it holds no more deceased hostages.

IDF prepares for decisive action against Hamas if war resumes

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs the IDF to draft a comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza should hostilities resume.

Report:

Israel tells Trump Hamas not doing enough on hostage recovery

Israel says Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations under the hostage agreement and warns that the next phase of the Gaza deal depends on the return of all bodies.

Trump:

Israel could return to fighting in Gaza if Hamas violates deal

President Trump tells CNN Israel could return to Gaza 'as soon as I say the word' if Hamas fails to meet ceasefire terms, including full hostage return.

2 more caskets returned to Israel

Hamas claims it returned all deceased hostages in its possession

Hamas claims it no longer holds additional deceased hostages as the Red Cross prepares to receive several bodies, while President Trump warns fighting may resume if the deal is breached.

Rom returned from captivity and donned tefillin

Tami Braslavski speaks painfully of the attempts to break Rom's spirit, 'They told him that if he converted to Islam, he would receive food and gifts. But Rom replied - I am Jewish, I am strong, I will not break.'

Report:

New details about the wrong body that Hamas handed over to Israel

Israeli officials said Hamas mistakenly returned a Gazan’s body instead of an Israeli hostage, but Arab sources claim it was intentional - part of Hamas’s ongoing psychological tactics.

Emergency Knesset session: 'Enemy is arming itself from within'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds urgent meeting following rise in weapons-smuggling from Egypt, MK Tzvi Succot warns of 'existential threat.'

Hamas misled Israel:

Fourth body transferred to Israel not that of an Israeli hostage

National Institute of Forensic Medicine clarifies that one of the four bodies Hamas transferred to Israel is not that of a slain hostage but that of a Gazan in IDF uniform.

Four slain hostages returned to Israel

Red Cross receives coffins containing the bodies of 4 hostages from Hamas, brings the coffins to the IDF.

Does Kamala Harris agree with 'genocide' claim?

When Kamala Harris was asked whether Israel committed genocide in Gaza, she responded, ‘We should all step back and ask this question and be honest about it.'

Trump

'Hamas will disarm, and if they won't, we will disarm them'

US President says Hamas knows 'I'm not playing games' in demanding the terror group's disarmament. 'It'll happen quickly and, perhaps, violently, but they will disarm.'

New sanctions on Hamas

After Hamas transferred only four bodies, in violation of the hostage deal, Israel reduces the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and prevents the departure of Gazans to Egypt.

Giulio Meotti:

If it were up to Europe, Hamas today would be rubbing its hands

Nothing-absolutely nothing-of the European chatter, shuttles, winks or diplomacy produced any results, except that their warnings, declarations, and travels fueled hatred toward Jews worldwide. Opinion.

Alon was held in chains in tunnel, used as a human shield

The family of former hostage Alon Ohel said that for most of his captivity he was held in the same tunnel, chained and in pain.

Apology issued

CNN’s Amanpour claims hostages were treated better than Gazans

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour apologizes for saying Hamas “probably” treated hostages better than Gazans. Critics condemned the remark as pro-Hamas and insensitive to victims.

After living hostages returned

Hamas returns bodies of four slain hostages

Four deceased hostages’ coffins transferred to Israel after being received by the IDF and Shin Bet from the Red Cross. Military tribute held in Gaza before transfer to Israel for identification. Israel urges Hamas to release all the remaining hostage bodies.

After hostage release

Hamas executes suspected collaborators in Gaza

Just hours after releasing hostages, Hamas executes Gazans accused of collaborating with Israel. The public killings filmed by onlookers, are part of a crackdown on internal dissent.

Gaza Peace Deal signed

Trump hails 'tremendous day' for Middle East unity

President Trump joins Middle East leaders in Egypt for signing of Gaza Peace Deal, praising the historic moment. He also meets with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas during the summit.

27 dead in fierce Hamas-clan fighting in Gaza City

Has the war ended? In Gaza, the fighting goes on - this time between Palestinians themselves.

Netanyahu joins Trump in Beast en route to Knesset

President Trump arrives in Israel ahead of the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Ben Gurion Airport control tower: 'Welcome to the State of Israel, Mr. President. Your visit carries deep meaning for people in this time.'

Hours before release:

Government votes on changes to terrorist release list

Government approves significant amendments to the list of terrorist prisoners slated for release as part of the deal with Hamas.

IDF prepares for Hamas provocations during hostage release

Israel is preparing for Hamas provocations during the coming night and up to the actual release of the hostages from captivity.

Hamas attempting to dismantle Gazan militias

Members of armed gangs in Gaza were called to hand their weapons in to Hamas internal security forces.

Senior defense official:

Hamas was not defeated, but was weakened'

According to the official, the agreement makes it possible to secure the return of the hostages while exploring a gradual dismantling of Hamas.

Confirmed: Hamas influencer found shot in Gaza

Saleh al-Jafarawi, known for pro-Hamas videos and accused of corruption, was found shot in the head in Gaza, reportedly by anti-Hamas clan.

IDF Chief:

Israel has defeated Hamas after two years of war

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced Israel’s victory over Hamas after two years of war, calling it an existential triumph and pledging lasting security for Israel.

Hostage release:

Hamas deploys forces across Gaza

Footage shows Hamas militants patrolling streets in Gaza and engineering crews clearing rubble as IDF forces withdraw.

Gazan doctor: 'We are completely defeated'

Gaza physician Dr. Az al-Din Shahab posts personal testimony, stressing that he and his family 'lost everything' and blasting Hamas for their false narrative and sacrifice of Gazan civilians. 'We were not soldiers in a war.'

Defense Minister:

IDF will destroy Hamas' tunnels after hostages' return

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'greatest challenge' is destroying terror tunnels in Gaza, IDF to destroy Hamas' tunnels after hostages return to Israel.

'Go to Hell!'

Watch: Hamas leader cuts interview after tough Gaza questions

Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq storms off a live TV interview after being pressed on October 7 and Gaza.

Palestinian Authority official takes aim at Hamas

Palestinian Authority official charged with 'national security' harshly criticizes Hamas leadership for bringing 'destruction and ruin' to Gaza.

Hamas spokesman says returning deceased hostages is 'complex'

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem blames Israel for 'very great complexities' in returning bodies of deceased hostages.

Hamas begins to regroup

Hamas returns 7,000 security personnel to active service, in an attempt to regain control of areas evacuated by the IDF, BBC report says.

These were Yahya Sinwar's instructions for the October 7 massacre

Israeli intelligence locates document instructing Hamas terrorists to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians, set entire towns on fire, and document their actions, The New York Times reports.

Hostages to be released on Monday - perhaps even Sunday

Under the agreement, living hostages will be returned first, possibly as a single group, and deceased hostages will be returned later.

IDF Spokesman declares: Hamas has been defeated

Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin hailed the redeployment along the 'yellow line' as a milestone, praised soldiers’ bravery, recalled 914 fallen, vowed continued defense, and warned the war is not over.

Netanyahu

'Gaza will be demilitarized - the easy way or the hard way'

In a statement to the nation on the ceasefire, PM Netanyahu says only military and political pressure on Hamas compelled the terror group to release all of the hostages.

'Comprehensive End of the War’

Document outlining Israel-Hamas agreement revealed

Document agreed upon between Israel and Hamas outlining Trump’s Gaza peace plan: IDF withdrawal, full aid entry, and hostage release within 72 hours, coordinated by a multinational task force.

The last elimination before the ceasefire?

At least four Hamas terrorists were killed in a strike in Gaza City, and dozens more were trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

Ben Gvir

'If Hamas is not dismantled, we'll dismantle the government'

Otzma Yehudit head welcomes the return of the hostages but declares that he will not support a deal that frees murderers and also demands the dismantling of the Hamas government as a red line.